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Erich Heckel
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Erich Heckel
- bildnis E.H. (Dube 306 A)
- woodcut
- Image: 367 by 294mm; 14½ by 11½in
- Sheet: 600 by 498mm; 23 5/8 by 19 5/8 in
Woodcut, 1917, signed and dated in pencil, a proof aside from the edition for Der Anbruch (1918), on soft japan paper
Provenance
The Tremmel Collection, Germany
Sale: Ketterer Kunst, Munich, 5 & 6th May 2003, lot 874
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Some light spots of foxing to the image and a larger pale brown stain to the image (on verso showing through to recto), centre left, just above the plant pot. A few further spots of foxing to the margins, nicks and tears to the edges of the sheet, most notably two longer tears (approx. 3cm.) to the centre of the right hand edge and damage to the upper right corner, all patched repairs with tape verso. Flattened creases to the margins. Further foxing and the mentioned stain as well as two further smaller patches of brown staining verso. Hinged to the mount at two points along upper edge and further tape along right hand edge verso as mentioned. Unframed.
"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."
"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."