Lot 152
  • 152

Franz Kaisermann

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • Franz Kaisermann
  • a) peasant families seated outside a house at tivolib) peasant women and children in the courtyard of a farm
  • Both watercolor over black chalk, with touches of gum arabic;
    a) bears pencil inscription top left: Repos du village jour de Fete - Tivoli; signed in pen and brown ink: F Keiserman;
    b) bears pencil inscription top left: Fabriques sur la route de la Grotte de Neptune a Tivoli; signed in pen and brown ink: F. Keiserman

Condition

A: Stuck down at four corners on mount. Various losses repaired with patches on verso: left in sky and two other small areas; sky near house, in house - and another at right edge; some thin patches throughout. B: Stuck down at four corners on mount; small tear middle of right edge.
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.

Catalogue Note

See note to lot 150.