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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Ombelico di Venere Cotyledon Umbilicus Veneris
- signed, titled and dated 1985
- pencil and dried flowers on paper
- 26 by 33cm.; 10 3/4 by 13in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the family of the present owner
Thence by descent
Exhibited
Brussels, Galerie Isy Brachot; Paris, Galerie Isy Brachot, Joseph Beuys, 1989-1990, p. 137, illustrated in colour
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Düsseldorf, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Joseph Beuys: Natur Materie Form, 1992, p. 339, no. 505, illustrated
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is held between two sheets of glass. There is some very light wear to the outer edges of the sheet. The media accretions and surface irregularities apparent are inherent to the artist’s choice of medium and working process.
"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."