Lot 61
  • 61

Helmut Dorner

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Helmut Dorner
  • Bros
  • each signed, titled and dated 1992 on the reverse
  • lacquer, enamel and oil on canvas mounted on panel, in 2 parts
  • Each: 64 by 40 in. 162.6 by 101.6 cm.

Provenance

Konrad Fischer Galerie, Düsseldorf
Acquired by the present owner from the above in August 1992

Condition

This work appears in good condition. There are scattered surface inconsistencies which are inherent to the artists working method and the medium. On the left panel there is a hard 1/8 inch abrasion located 10 inched from the left edge and 3 inches from the top edge. There also scattered soft abrasions visible only under raking light as well as a rub mark located 3 inches from the right edge and 8 inches from the bottom edge. There is a spot accretion located 12 ½ inches from the left edge and 7 ½ inches from the bottom edge. On the right panel there is a 5 inch rub mark located 17 inches from the right edge 15 inches from the bottom edge with an associated hard abrasion. There is also a 2 1/2 inch rub mark located along the right edge 20 inches from the bottom edge. There is a 1 ½ liquid accretion 13 ½ inches from the bottom edge 18 inches from the left edge. There are also scattered other less obtrusive rub marks and accretions on the surface of the left panel. 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.
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