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Jörg Immendorff
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Jörg Immendorff
- Malertod
signed and stamped with the letters EA, date 90 and the foundry mark Kayser Düsseldorf
bronze with green patina
- overall (including pedestal): 183.5 by 64 by 45cm.; 72¼ by 25 1/8 by 17¾in.
- This work is an artist's proof aside from an edition of 6.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Kassel, Kulturbahnhof, Jörg Immendorff Sculptures 1986-2005, 2007, p. 19, illustrated
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the brown is richer in the original.
The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three-dimensionality of the work.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. There is a superficial layer of dust adhering to the surface of the work, which could easily be professionally removed. All imperfections are inherent to the artist's choice of medium.
"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."