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Wilhelm Kuhnert
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Wilhelm Kuhnert
- Im Urwaldinnern (In the Heart of the jungle), Massaiesel (Massai Donkey), and Moschusochse (musk-ox): three works
- i.) signed Wilh. Kunhert / 1918 lower left; signed and inscribed Wilh. Kuhnert Im Urwaldinnern on a label on the reverse; ii.) signed and inscribed W. Kuhnert / Kahe lower left; iii.) signed W. Kuhnert lower right
- i.) watercolour and gouache on paper; ii.) pencil on paper; iii.) pencil on paper with ink heightened with white
- i.) 41 by 27.5cm., 16¼ by 10¾in.; ii.) 19.5 by 30cm., 7¾ by 11¾in.; iii.) 16.5 by 23cm., 6½ by 9in. (3)
Condition
i.
Not examined out of its frame, the sheet appears sound. The work is in good original condition and ready to hang. Held in a decorative, moulded plaster and wood frame, under glass.
ii.
Not examined out of its frame, the sheet appears sound. There are some handling marks, notably visible to the upper right edge, a small broken crease to the right side, and a narrow stain (approx 2.5cm. in length) to the left side. This work is in otherwise good condition. Mounted and held in a simple, narrow wood frame, under glass.
iii.
Not examined out of its frame, the sheet appears sound. The work appears in good overall condition and ready to hang. Mounted and held in a gold-painted, narrow, moulded plaster and wood frame, under glass.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The drawing of the donkey was executed during Kuhnert's first expedition to Kilimanjaro in 1891.
Musk-ox is the original drawing for the illustration in volume II of Haacke-Kuhnert, Das Thierleben der Erde, Berlin, 1901, p. 389.
To be included in the Kuhnert catalogue raisonné compiled by the late Hansjörg K. Werner as nos. 6438 (Im Urwaldinnern), 6439 (Massaiesel), and 6440 (Moschusochse).