Lot 114
  • 114

Otto Mueller

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Otto Mueller
  • Zwei in Dünen sitzende Mädchen (Karsch 109)
  • Image: 360 by 997mm; 14 1/8 by 39¼in
  • Sheet: 445 by 550mm; 17½ by 21 5/8 in
Lithograph, circa 1920, signed in pencil, on wove paper, with full margins, three small retouched abrasions in the right figure, other slight abrasions, slight overall surface rubbing, a small water-stain (?) in left margin, occasional handling creases mainly along upper edge of sheet, traces of foxing visible in a raking light

Condition

When held up in raking light the paper fibres have been disturbed through possible cleaning. The mentioned thinned spots in the right figure are to the left of groin area and to the right side of chest. There is a 40mm crease at upper left edge of sheet, a short (10mm) broken crease in black to the right arm of the left figure. Overall very slight paper discoloration.
"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.
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