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Wilhelm Lehmbruck
Estimate
35,000 - 55,000 GBP
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Description
- Wilhelm Lehmbruck
- KOPF DER SCHREITENDEN, MÄDCHENKOPF SICH WENDEND (PENSIVE GIRL, GIRL WITH TURNED HEAD)
terracotta
- height: 50.5cm., 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the grandmother of the present owner by the 1930s
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Dietrich Schubert, Wilhelm-Lehmbruck, Catalogue raisonné der Skulpturen, 1898-1919, Worms, 2001, no. 76/77 l 3, illustration of another model p. 289
Condition
The terracotta has a rich reddish patina. Natural variations run from reddish and grey tones. There are some minor scratches which appear to be part of the cast, most notably on the left of the figure's collarbone, the centre of the neck, the right cheek and the tip of the nose. There is minor surface soiling. There are minor accretions near the reverse of the base. Some losses to the patina are visible on the top back of the head.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Conceived in Paris in 1913-14, Kopf der Schreitenden (Mädchenkopf sich wendend) marks a pivotal point in Lehmbruck's œuvre. The present work brilliantly defines the attenuation and elongation that was to become Lehmbruck's defining sculptural characteristic. Lehmbruck's sensitive use of material creates a deep unity between the contents and the moulding. The figure with her elegantly elongated neck supporting her head slightly turned to one side conveys a sense of innocence and pensiveness whilst simultaneously emanating a delicate sensuality.