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Kurt Schwitters
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Kurt Schwitters
- Der Mann mit das Grosse Herz (The Man with the Big Heart)
- signed K. Schwitters, dated 1919 and inscribed Aq. 31 (lower left) and inscribed Der Mann mit das Grosse Herz. by another hand (lower right) on the artist's mount; inscribed Dar and dated 19 on the verso
- watercolour and pencil on paper laid down on the artist's mount
- sheet: 22 by 18.2cm., 8 3/4 by 7 1/8 in.
- artist's mount: 37.4 by 26.2cm., 14 7/8 by 10 1/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Cologne (possibly acquired directly from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1954
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1954
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on the artist's mount which is in turn taped to the overmount along the upper edge. The sheet is time stained and there is window-staining visible on the edges, not visible when framed. The image is slightly undulating and gently lifting to the sides. The left and right edges of the artist's mount are slightly irregularly cut, with some minor creases and undulation to the extreme upper and extreme left edges. There are some minor spots of foxing in places. This work is in overall good condition.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."