Lot 192
  • 192

Georg Kolbe

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Georg Kolbe
  • KNIENDE (KNEELING WOMAN)
  • inscribed with the monogram

  • bronze
  • height: 53cm., 20 7/8 in.

Provenance

Mr A. Madura, Australia (sale: Sotheby's, London, 28th March 1973, lot 75)
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 7th December 1983, lot 228
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Literature

Rudolf G. Binding, Vom Leben der Plastik: Inhalt und Schönheit des Werkes von Georg Kolbe, Berlin, 1933, illustration of another cast p. 12
Ursel Berger, Georg Kolbe: Leben und Werk, Berlin, 1990, no. 87, illustration of another cast p. 289

Condition

Golden brown patina. There is a hole to the wrist of the left arm, with an associated 3cm. crack to the bronze. Apart from some patina rubbing to the knees, and a small scratch to the left knee, this work is in good condition.
"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."