LYONEL FEININGER | Leute Auf Ein See-Steg II

Collection of Ulfert Wilke (gift from the artist)
Kraushaar Galleries, New York
Collection of Helen W. and Robert M. Benjamin, New York
Sotheby's, New York, 2 May 1996, Lot 252
Acquired from the above sale by the present owner

New Haven, Yale University Art Gallery, The Helen W. and Robert M. Benjamin Collection, May - June 1967, no. 57

The work is in excellent condition. Executed on cream laid paper. The work is t-hinged to a mount along the edge of the verso at upper left and upper right. The colors, particularly the reds, are bright and fresh. There are artist pinholes at all four corners. Remnants of tape on upper, left, and right edges from a previous mounting, which are not visible when framed. Some possible staining along the lower left and right edges, though this is not visible when the work is framed nor does it detract overall from the sheet. The bottom edge is deckled.
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.

Achim Moeller has kindly confirmed the authenticity of the work which is to be included in the archives of watercolors and drawings.