Lot 836
  • 836

Adolph von Menzel

Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • Adolph Menzel
  • Study of a man holding a sketch pad and a box of pencils
  • signed Adolph von Menzel and dated 14 August 1902 at bottom edge; dedicated Geehrte Frau!/ Mit bestem Gruss/ Menzel on verso
  • pencil on card
  • 4 1/8 by 2 7/8 in.
  • 10.5 by 70.3 cm

Provenance

Mathias Komor, New York

Condition

The sheet has a vertical crease across center, where it may have been folded. Very slight discoloration to surface. Remnants of old tape hinges to edges on verso. Affixed to mat with scotch tape along upper edge.
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