- 310
Gustav Klimt
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Gustav Klimt
- STUDIE FÜR DIE JUNGFRAU (STUDY FOR THE VIRGIN)
stamped with the Nachlass mark and inscribed Nachlass meines Bruders Gustav Hermine Klimt by the artist's sister (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 56.7 by 37.2cm., 22 3/8 by 14 5/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the father of the present owner in the 1970s
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Dr Marian Bisanz-Prakken, Albertina, Vienna. This work will be included in the forthcoming supplement to the Gustav Klimt Catalogue raisonné of drawings.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Dr Marian Bisanz-Prakken, Albertina, Vienna. This work will be included in the forthcoming supplement to the Gustav Klimt Catalogue raisonné of drawings.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount at the top two corners. It appears that the sheet has been treated. There are some glue remnants to the lower left edge of the reverse. There is some slight surface dirt, mainly towards the edges, some scattered spots of light discolouration to the sheet and some slight undulation to the edges. This work is in fairly 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."