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Kai Althoff
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Kai Althoff
- (I) & (II) Untitled
- both signed with the artist's monogram on the underside
two painted and partially glazed white earthenware vases
- (i) 9 by 9.5cm.; 3½ by 3¾in.
- (ii) 16 by 7cm.; 6¼ by 2¾in.
- These works are unique.
Provenance
(i) Acquired directly from the artist by the previous owner
(ii) Private Collection, Hamburg
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003-2004
(ii) Private Collection, Hamburg
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2003-2004
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustrations are fairly accurate, although the cream areas have more yellow undertone in the originals.
Condition: Both works are in very good condition. All tiny irregularities are inherent to the artist's working process and choice of medium.
(i) & (ii) There are faint handling marks in places in the cream background, probably inherent to the artist's working process.
"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."