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Gerhard Richter
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Untitled (Sigmar Polke)
- (i) signed and dated 20.8.1966
(ii) dedicated and dated Düsseldorf, X, 66; signed and variously inscribed on the reverse - (i) polaroid on cardboard
(ii) pencil on printed paper - (i) 16 by 24.8cm.; 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 in.
- (ii) 39 by 27.3cm.; 15 3/8 by 10 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany
Galerie Volker Diehl, Berlin
Private Collection, USA
Galerie Volker Diehl, Berlin
Private Collection, USA
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the tonality of both sheets is warmer in the original.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition.
(i) The sheet is laid down onto the backing board. Close inspection reveals faint handling marks along the edges of the sheet and a small crease towards the lower left corner of the photograph.
(ii) The sheet is affixed to the backing board in several places. Close inspection reveals faint handling marks in a few places along the right edge of the sheet.
"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."