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Lyonel Feininger
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lyonel Feininger
- Häuser am fluß (HOUSES BY THE RIVER): A DOUBLE-SIDED DRAWING
Signed Feininger (lower left), dated 21.vii.47 (lower right) and titled on the verso
Pastel, watercolor, charcoal and pen and ink on paper - Recto
Pen and ink on paper - Verso- 12 3/8 by 19 in.
- 31.4 by 48.3 cm
Provenance
Nelson A. Rockefeller Collection, New York (acquired in 1950)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper. T-hinged to a mount at 2 places along top edge. Artist's pinholes in all 4 corners, and center at all 4 edges. Watermark visible on verso at lower left. 1/2 inch mat stain visible around perimeter of recto. Smudging around edges of the verso, which may be inherent to artist's process. Two inches at lower left edge near lower left corner there is a slightly irregular edge.
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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.