- 216
Martin Disler
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Martin Disler
- (i) & (ii) Untitled
(i) signed and dated 85
(ii) signed- (i) gouache on paper
(ii) oil on paper - (i) 76 by 56.9cm.; 30 by 22 1/2 in. (ii) 36 by 47.8cm.; 14 1/8 by 18 7/8 in.
Provenance
(i) Galerie Elisabeth Kaufmann, Basel
Private Collection, Germany
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1992
(ii) Private Collection, Germany
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1992
Exhibited
Hanover, Kestner-Gesellschaft, Martin Disler, 1987
Condition
Colours: (i) The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly more vibrant.
(i) The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer and there are more pink undertones in the original.
Condition: (i) This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper and securely attached to the backing board in several places on the reverse. There are artist's pin holes in all four extreme corner tips. There is a fine superficial layer of dust adhering to the surface beneath the glass.
(ii) This work is in very good condition. Executed on white laid paper with deckled left and right edges. The work is securely attached to the backing board in several places on the reverse. There is minor wear to the top left and bottom corner tips. There are several tiny artist's pin holes in the top left and right corners and one minute pinhole towards the bottom right corner. There is a small spot of discolouration towards the lower left corner along the bottom edge.
"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."