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Caroline Maschek
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Caroline Maschek
- Orchids: A set of 59 gouaches
- each inscribed with the Latin name (lower center)
- gouache on paper
- sight: 8 7/8 by 11 3/4 in.
- 22.5 by 29.8 cm
- Executed circa 1885-1889
Condition
The Maschek works are all framed. Each of the 58 works is on varying colored paper: cream, brown, or grey. The works all appear to be in generally good condition; some have embossed collectors stamps visible.
The five unsigned watercolors are in generally fair condition. There is some minor foxing and rippling in each work, the second evident especially in the image of white flowers. The image of pink flowers has a tear along the right side.
The editioned print of the iris is in generally good condition.
The photo-mechanical reporductions are in fair condition with toning.
None of these works examined out of the frame.
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.