Ludwig Wilding

Galerie Müller, Stuttgart
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner circa 1971

Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the white areas tend more towards cream in the original, with fewer pink hues throughout. The catalogue illustration fails to fully convey the three dimensionality and the optical illusion apparent in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There is light wear to all four corner tips and intermittently along all four edges. There is additional wear, light isolated areas of discolouration, and minor nicks with associated paint loss to the outer side edges of the work, consistent with a work from this date. Under raking light, there are a small number of fine, short and unobtrusive rub marks to the clear edges of the Plexiglas. There are two small spot of glue residue that have discoloured over time; one at the centre of the lower inside edge, and another towards the centre of the upper inside edge. Upon close inspection, there are some further traces of aged glue residue along all four extreme interior edges where the backboard of the work meets the protruding edges.
"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."