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Theo van Doesburg
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Theo van Doesburg
- FENSTERENTWURF(Design for a stained glass window)
- signed Theo v Doesburg (upper left)
- gouache and pencil on paper
- 58 by 35cm., 22 3/4 by 13 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galerie & Edition Schlégl, Zurich
Acquired from the above by the late owner in 1984
Acquired from the above by the late owner in 1984
Exhibited
The Hague, Haags Gemeentemuseum, De Nieuwe Beelding in de architectur. De Stijll, 1983
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board, and attached to the overmount so that the edges are not visible. There is a vertical crease running down the centre of the work, and a further three creases running horizontally at regular intervals across the page, from when the sheet was previously folded.There is a small 1cm-long repaired tear to the left part of the uppermost element. There is a tiny paint loss to the white in the uppermost element, a small stain to the lower right corner, and some light handling marks in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."
"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."