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Hermann Max Pechstein
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Hermann Max Pechstein
- Liegende Frau (Marta)Reclining Woman (Marta)
- signed HMP and dated 1921 (upper left)
- gouache, watercolour and black crayon on paper
- 49 by 59cm., 19 1/4 by 23 1/4 in.
Provenance
Sale: Kunstauktionshaus Schloss Ahlden, Ahlden, 20th October 1984, lot 777
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the overmount in two places at the upper edge. There is a wishbone-shaped repaired tear running down from her lower lip. There are a few tiny nicks and small tears to the extreme left and lower edges (not visible when framed). There are a few flattened creases in places. Otherwise, this work is in overall fairly good condition.
Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed catalogue, though the oranges are slightly brighter in the original.
"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."