Lot 23
  • 23

Heinrich Kühn (1866 - 1944)

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 EUR
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Heinrich Kühn
  • Rückenakt (Étude de nu), vers 1920
  • Vintage Silver Print
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, signé et titré HEINRICH KUEHN IM SONNENLICHT au crayon au bord supérieur, partiellement coupé.

Vintage silver print. Signed ant titled in pencil on the reverse.

Provenance

De la succession de l'artiste au propriétaire actuel.

Literature

Monika Faber/ Astrid Mahler, Heinrich Kühn. Die vollkommene Fotografie, cat. expo. Albertina Vienne, Musée de l'Orangerie Paris, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Vienne, Albertina/ Ostfildern, Hatje Cantz, 2010, ill. p. 6, cat. 144 (un autre tirage).

Condition

In very good condition. This print is a contact print. Matte surface, sturdy yellowish paper. With a very small glossy stain at the right edge partially in the image, with light pressure marks on the reverse at the right edge, both near the centre, and one light fold of c. 2 cm at the left edge towards the bottom going from the edge into the image. Very light silvering in the black parts surrounding the image.
"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."