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Hermann Max Pechstein
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Hermann Max Pechstein
- ZWEI MÄDCHEN IN DER HÄNGEMATTE VIII (MIT SITZENDEM MÄNNLICHEN AKT) (TWO GIRLS IN THE HAMMOCK VIII (WITH SEATED MALE NUDE))
- signed with the monogram and dated 1910 (lower right); signed HMPechstein and titled on the reverse of the backing sheet
- watercolour, ink wash and black crayon on paper
- 35.2 by 45cm., 13 7/8 by 17 3/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Galerie Gerda Bassenge, Berlin, May 1987, lot 5872
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Saale, Galerie Henning, Max Pechstein, Palau-Zeichnungen, 1947, no. 44
We are grateful for the help of Julia Pechstein in researching this work.
We are grateful for the help of Julia Pechstein in researching this work.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper affixed to another sheet of paper at several spots along the perimeter (potentially by the artist). The backing sheet is attached along the top of the verso to a mount. The compositional sheet has a minor loss at the extreme lower right corner, not visible when the window mat is in place. Sheet is slightly time-darkened. Shallow horizontal surface scratch at upper left corner. Colors are bright and fresh, work is in very good condition.
"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."