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Käthe Kollwitz, 1867-1945
bidding is closed
Description
- Käthe Kollwitz
- FAHNEN, DREI FAHNEN, DARÜBER EINE NACH RECHTS AUFWÄRTS SCHWEBENDE NACKTE MÄNNLICHE GESTALT (FLAGS, THREE FLAGS, A NAKED MALE FIGURE FLOATING ABOVE THEM)
- signed
- charcoal on paper
- 49.5 by 60 cm.; 19½ by 23¾in.
- Executed in 1925.
Literature
H. Fehsel, "Empor zum Licht!" in Neues Deutschland, Berliner Ausgabe vom 9.7.1967, p. 8 m, illustrated
Condition
Executed on a cream wove paper. Two pinholes at the left top and bottom corners and one at the center of the top edge. A few scattered pin sized dots of foxing. The paper is slightly discoloured along the top edge and to the right edge. The paper is slightly undulating. Otherwise in 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."