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Paul Kleinschmidt
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Paul Kleinschmidt
- Schuhe bindende Ballerina
- Signed P. Kl and dated 6.VI.38 (below center right)
Oil on canvas
- 55 by 39 3/8 in.
- 139.7 by 100 cm
Provenance
Erich Cohn, New York (acquired from the artist in 1938)
Richard A. Cohn, New York
Rolf Deyhle, Stuttgart
Sale: Villa Grisebach Auktionen GmbH, Berlin, May 27, 2006, lot 251
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Work is in good condition. Canvas has been cut around edges and lined onto stretched canvas. Some cracking in light blue pigments at upper left corner. Surface has rich and textured impasto. Under UV light: a one inch wide spot of inpainting in figure's chin with a five inch hairline stroke of inpainting extending vertically downwards from this. Also a three inch line of inpainting to right of figure's right thigh, otherwise fine.
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.
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.