Lot 196
  • 196

Emil Nolde

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Emil Nolde
  • Hamburg, Alsterbassin (Schiefler/Mosel R 146)
  • etching on van gelder zonen laid paper
  • image: 312 by 412 mm 12 1/4 by 16 1/4 in
  • sheet: 447 by 601 mm 17 5/8 by 23 5/8 in
Etching, 1910, Schiefler's second state of two, signed in pencil, titled in another hand and inscribed 'II 19', from the edition of 21, on Van Gelder Zonen laid paper, printed by Genthe, Hamburg and Carl Sabo, Berlin

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, with wide margins. Uneven light- and mat-stain, darkest at mat opening. A few small tears in the sheet edges, the largest skillfully repaired and measuring 1/2 inch. An occasional tiny fox mark in the margins and on the verso. A small spot of surface soiling in the image at lower left and a few slight creases in the corners. The verso with small remnants of previous hinges in the upper corners and some minor traces of surface soiling.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.