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Anselm Kiefer
Estimate
150,000 - 250,000 USD
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Description
- Anselm Kiefer
- Der Rhein
- titled
- woodcut printed with emulsion on paper mounted on cardboard
- 23 1/4 by 16 3/4 by 3 1/2 in. 59.1 by 42.5 by 8.9 cm.
- Executed in 1991, this work is from an edition of 10 unique variations.
Der Rhein. 1983. Woodcuts.
Exhibited
Amsterdam, Stedelijk Musuem, Anselm Kiefer, Bilder 1986-1980, December 1986 - February 1987, no. 48, pp.107 and 111, illustrated (another example exhibited)
Tübingen, Kunsthalle, Anselm Kiefer, Bücher, 1969-1990", September - November 1990, pp. 260-265
Literature
Götz Adriani, ed.,The Books of Anselm Kiefer 1969-1990, New York, 1990, p. 260, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered soft and hard creases on the pages of the book as well as scattered liquid accretions on surface. There is evidence of wear and handling to the edges and corners. Otherwise there are no apparent condition problems with this work.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
"The book, the idea of a book or the image of a book, is a symbol of learning, of transmitting knowledge...I make my own books to find my way through the old stories." - Anselm Kiefer