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Willem Gerard Hofker 1902-1981
Estimate
175,000 - 200,000 HKD
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Description
- Willem Gerard Hofker
- Ni Legit - Djanger Dans
- signed and dated 25 Juni 1938, Denpasar lower left; titled Ni Legit - Djanger Dans upper right; signed, inscribed Djanger Dans and dated Zuid, Bali 1938 on the reverse
- conté crayon on paper
- 48 by 29.5cm.; 18¾ by 11½in.
Literature
Bruce Carpenter, Willem Hofker 1902-1981, Schilder van / Painter of Bali, Pictures Publishers, Wijk en Aalburg, 1993, page 43, colourplate
Condition
The painting and paper are in good condition.
There are no signs of creasing, tearing, holes or watermarks on the paper. However, there are several minor spots of fox marks.
The colours of the actual painting are very closely represented by the catalogue illustration.
"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
Willem Hofker never painted dancers performing, but always at rest, as if they were reflecting for a moment before the actual dance. This drawing was used for the 1948 calendar published by the Hollandsche Uitgevershuis, Amsterdam