Lot 174
  • 174

Albert Birkle

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Albert Birkle
  • Night Travelers
  • Signed Albert Birkle and dated 23 (on the mount); signed Albert Birkle (on the reverse of the mount)
  • Charcoal, pastel and watercolor on paper mounted to painted board
  • 18 by 27 3/4 in.
  • 45.7 by 70.5 cm

Provenance

Family of the present owner, prior to 1992

Condition

Sheet is laid down on painted board/mount. Rippling to sheet. Approx. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) vertical tear at top edge, left. Small loss at center lower edge. Horizontal tear 1/4 in. (.63 cm) long at left edge. A few scattered pinholes and some wear. Surface scratches. Distressed mount.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.