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Sigmar Polke
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Sigmar Polke
- Zwei Köpfe
- watercolour and gouache on paper
- 61.7 by 85.6cm.; 24 1/4 by 33 5/8 in.
- Executed in 1966.
Provenance
Private Collection, Bayern
Sale: Dorotheum, Vienna, Klassische Moderne und Zeitgenössische Kunst, 30 May 2006, Lot 54
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Sale: Dorotheum, Vienna, Klassische Moderne und Zeitgenössische Kunst, 30 May 2006, Lot 54
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Condition
Colours:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is lighter with less magenta overtones in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition. The sheet is floating in the frame. There is a 2.5cm. tear to the centre of the top edge and a few very short tears and light wear along the left side of the top edge. There are two further very short tears to the centre right on the lower extreme edge and two scuffs in the lower half of the left edge.The are a few light dripmarks along the left edge and some light creasing in the lower right corner. Examined out of the frame, all four extreme edges are slightly lighter in colour.
"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."