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Egon Schiele
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Egon Schiele
- PORTRÄT EINES KINDES (PORTRAIT OF A CHILD)
- signed Egon Schiele and dated 1918 (lower right)
- black crayon and charcoal on paper
- 37.8 by 28.3cm., 14 7/8 by 11 1/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Acquired by the present owner in the late 1990s
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, hinged to the mount in the top two corners. There are two small strips of tape to the reverse of the top edge. There is a 13cm. repaired tear running across the upper left corner and a 2cm. repaired tear to the right of the top edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is a flattened crease running parallel to the left edge. There are spots of foxing scattered throughout the sheet that have been retouched, and in some instances reinforced. This work is in fair condition.
Colours: The paper tone is much more cream in the original.
"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."