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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Drei Akte im Walde (D. 637)
- woodcut
- image: 351 by 496mm 13 7/8 by 19 1/2 in
- sheet: 398 by 600mm 15 3/4 by 23 5/8 in
Woodcut, 1933, a vibrant impression, the colours fresh, printed from seven blocks in turquoise, blue, red, yellow, dark-green, ochre and light-green, the rare fourth state (of five), with the complete inner contours of the middle figure printed in red, and before the delineation of the feet of the left figure, signed in pencil, inscribed 'Probedruck', one of approximately 30 known impressions in various states and colours, on laid Japan paper
Provenance
Sold Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett, 19. Auktion, May 1954, no. 1096; Ernesto Blohm, Caracas
Condition
With wide uneven margins, a deckle edge at lower, in good condition with fresh colours, scattered fox marks in the margins, a band of adhesive staining at centre of each sheet edge verso shows through recto, a shallow semi-circular paper loss at upper left edge of sheet with associated discoloration (three hinge remains at upper sheet edge verso), unframed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
We are grateful to Professor Dr. Günther Gercken for his assistance in cataloguing this lot. This woodcut will be included in Dr Gercken's forthcoming volumes.