Lot 21
  • 21

Wassily Kandinsky

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Wassily Kandinsky
  • Lithographie No. II (Roethel 186)
  • Lithograph on japan paper
  • image: 350 by 235 mm 13 3/4 by 9 1/4 in
  • sheet: 520 by 395 mm 20 1/2 by 15 1/2 in
Lithograph, 1925, signed in pencil, titled, dated and inscribed 'No. 14/50', on simili Japan paper, published by Graphischen Druckerei des Staatlichen Bauhauses, Weimar, Germany, framed

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, with margins. The sheet with light-stain, darkest at the mat-opening. A skillfully repaired 20 mm tear at the left sheet edge near center. (A few small inconspicuous fox marks, recto and verso.) The verso with skinning and remnants of prior hinging at the upper edge of the sheet.
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.