Lot 355
  • 355

Joseph Beuys

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Joseph Beuys
  • 4 Works on Paper: i) Fett Zeichnungii) Eurasienstabiii) Manresaiv) Haupstrom
  • i) signed and dated 1961 on the reverse
    ii) signed and dated 1965 on the reverse
    iii) signed and dated 1966 on the reverse
    iv) signed and dated 1966 on the reverse
  • i) grease on paper
    ii, iii, iv) typewritten text and stamp on paper

  • each: 11 5/8 by 8 1/4 in.
  • 29.5 by 21 cm.

Provenance

each: Sotheby's, Amsterdam, December 6, 2000, lots 343, 345, 346, and 349
Acquired by the present owner from the above

Literature

ii, iii, iv) Foundation Nowosielskich, Joseph Beuys, Voruebergehender Aufenthalt, exhibition catalogue, 1998, Krakow, catalogue numbers, 6, 4 and 5, illustrated

Condition

Not examined out of frame; whole sheet visible. i) in good condition aside from handling creases particularly at corners and upper center. Rippling to extreme upper edge of sheet (most likely inherent to medium). ii) hard diagonal crease upper left corner. Slight rippling to sheet. iii) horizontal crease upper left at corner edge. Lower right corner slightly dog-eared. Two minute brown specks center right at edge. Slight rippling to sheet. iv) Lower right corner creased. Slight rippling to sheet. Upper right corner curled. Surface dirt upper left corner
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.