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Sigmar Polke
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Sigmar Polke
- Freundinnen II (Girlfriends II)
signed and dated 67
- watercolour on offset lithograph
- 47.9 by 60.8cm.; 18 3/4 by 23 7/8 in.
Provenance
René Block Collection, Düsseldorf
Art & Public, Geneva
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonlaity is slightly brighter, with the peach at the lower centre of the left edge tending more towards pink in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is hinged to the backing mount at intervals on the reverse. There are three extremely light short creases in the lower left corner and a few further minute shallow creases and extremely minor paper skinning in places to the top edge, the lower right extreme corner tip and the top right extreme corner tip (all visible only upon close inspection). There are five pinprick-sized fox marks around the four borders of the work. On close examination there are two pale media accretions at the bottom of the left border.
"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."