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Emil Nolde
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Emil Nolde
- WEIßE LILIEN UND DAHLIEN (WHITE LILIES AND DAHLIAS)
- signed Nolde (lower left)
- watercolour on paper
- 35 by 46.5cm., 13 3/4 by 18 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany (acquired directly from the artist in 1932)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Bielefeld, Städtisches Kunsthaus, Emil Nolde, Aquarelle aus Bielefeldes Privatbesitz, 1967, no. 32, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on fibrous japanese paper, not laid down and hinged at the upper two corners. There are tiny spots of foxing in places mainly to the yellow flowers on the lower right and some to the two white lilies. Otherwise, this work is in overall good condition.
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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."