Lot 106
  • 106

Bernhard Hoetger

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Bernhard Hoetger
  • Abend (evening)
  • inscribed: GUSS.v. H. PELARGUS. STUTTGART.
  • bronze, black-grey patina

Provenance

The collection of Zelma Weissbard;
Thence by descent

Condition

There has been some wear tothe patina, which has been recently cleaned and waxed. Otherwise the condition is very good.
"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."

Catalogue Note

Zelma Weissbard was the wife of the publisher who produced the 1913 monograph Bernhard Hoetger: Der Kunstler und Sein Werk. The couple were friends with the artist and this lot and the previous were given as a gift to Zelma. Versions of the two models were illustrated in the monograph. A copy of the monograph is sold together with this lot.