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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Pythagoras
signed, titled and dated 1948 on the reverse of the backing sheet
oil, metallic paint, pencil and paper collage on paper
- Overall: 21 by 29.5cm.; 8 1/4 by 11 5/8 in.
Provenance
Van der Grinten Collection, Kranenburg
Galerie Seebacher, Nüziders
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1971
Galerie Seebacher, Nüziders
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1971
Condition
Colour:
The colours is the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is slightly cooler in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The signed backing sheet is taped to the window mount on the top two corners on the reverse. There is a tiny speck of discolouration in the lower right corner of the backing sheet and a few further specks elsewhere around the edges of the backing sheet. There is an artist's fingerprint mark, which appears to have discoloured slightly over time at the centre of the right edge of the collage. All other irregularities to the collaged sheets are inherent to the artist's 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."