- 192
Georg Kolbe
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
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
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
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."
"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."