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Lot 142
  • 142

Gustav Klimt

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gustav Klimt
  • Zwei Liegende (Two reclining women)
  • stamped with the Nachlass mark on the reverse
  • pencil on paper
  • 34.6 by 55cm., 13 5/8 by 21 5/8 in.

Provenance

The Piccadilly Gallery, London
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1968

Condition

Executed on creame wove paper, laid down on a sheet of very thin Japanese restorer's paper which is taped to the mount at all four corners. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there are some tiny flattened creases to the lower two corners, not visible when framed. There is some light surface tdirt to all four edges. Otherwise, this work is in overall very good condition.
"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."