Lot 168
  • 168

Johann Fischer

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Johann Fischer
  • Der Vater meines Vorgängers! (The father of my ancestors!); Meine richtige Mutter, in jungen Jahren (My real mother, in her younger years)
  • one: signed with initials and dated 1. April 1985; titled on the reverse; the other: signed with initials and dated 9. April 1985; titled on the reverse
  • each: pencil and wax crayon
  • each: 40 by 30cm.; 15¾ by 11¾in.

Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's London, 23rd October 1997, lot 187, where acquired by David Bowie

Condition

Der Vater meines Vorgängers!:The sheet is attached to a backing card with two tabs along the upper edge. The sheet appears sound. There is an embossed stamp from the paper maker in the lower left corner. There are a couple of very minor scuffs to the sheet at the lower side of the left vertical edge. There are one or two instances of light surface dirt. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.Meine richtige Mutter, in jungen Jahren:The sheet is attached to the backing card with two tabs along the upper horizontal edge. The sheet appears sound. There is an embossed stamp from the paper maker in the lower right corner. There are one or two light scuffs to the paper, and there is an extremely light crease to the lower right corner, only visible upon very close inspection. There is some light surface dirt in places. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in excellent overall condition.Each work is framed separately, floated within a window mount and presented in a simple wooden frame, held under glass.Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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