- 79
Otto Müller
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Otto Müller
- Sitzendes Liebespaar 2 and Dünen auf Sylt (Karsch 80, 98)
- Lithograph
- Image (K. 98): 295 by 408mm; 11 5/8 by 16in
- Sheet (K. 98): 378 by 498mm; 14 7/8 by 19 5/8 in
Two lithographs, 1918 and 1919 respectively, K. 80 signed in pencil, K. 98 stamped with the Nachlass Otto Mueller succession stamp verso, from the edition of circa 30, on japan paper, K. 80 from the edition of circa 15, on wove paper
Provenance
K. 98: Succession Otto Müller, Breslau, Germany (Lugt 1829d)
Condition
K. 98: With wide margins, in good condition apart from light-staining to the exposed sheet, some light handling creases to the margins and a very small nick to the extreme edge of sheet in lower right corner, glued to the mount at two upper corners. Framed.
K. 80: Measurements:
Image: 370 by 280mm; 14½ by 11in
Sheet: 460 by 365mm; 18 1/8 by 14 3/8 in
With wide margins, a 45mm tear running off the upper edge, just encroaching on the image, another smaller tear to the upper edge, a possible repaired tear to the right hand edge, a pinhole puncture to the lower margin and a flattened diagonal crease to the lower left corner, further handling creases to the margins and a smudged dirt mark to the centre of the lower margin. 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."