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Lot 124
  • 124

Wilhelm Kuhnert

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Wilhelm Kuhnert
  • Red Kangaroos in the Outback
  • signed W. Kuhnert lower left; inscribed Kängeruh / (Australien) on the reverse
  • oil on canvasboard
  • 44.5 by 29.6cm., 17½ by 11¾in.

Provenance

Acquired in 2006 by the present owner

Condition

The canvasboard is flat and even. Under ultraviolet light there are a few spots at the extreme left of the lower edge which fluoresce darkly, and are likely associated with the varnish, however they may be old minor retouches. The varnish has yellowed and become dirty over time, and the work would be transformed with a surface clean. Overall the work is in good original condition. Held in a modern simple varnished wood frame. The pigments of the ground and undergrowth are somewhat less saturated in reality than in the catalogue illustration, and more of a yellow-brown, and the varnish is yellower.
"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."