- 394
Paula Modersohn-Becker
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paula Modersohn-Becker
- Landschaft mit Busch und roten Häusern (Landscape with shrubs and red houses)
- oil on card
- 39.7 by 52cm., 15 3/4 by 20 1/2 in.
Provenance
Otto Modersohn (the artist's husband)
Galerie Alex Vömel, Dűsseldorf
Sale: Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett Roman Norbert Ketterer, Stuttgart, 3rd May 1961, lot 394
Galerie St Etienne, New York (acquired by 1962)
Private Collection, U. S. A.
Gallery La Boetie, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Alex Vömel, Dűsseldorf
Sale: Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett Roman Norbert Ketterer, Stuttgart, 3rd May 1961, lot 394
Galerie St Etienne, New York (acquired by 1962)
Private Collection, U. S. A.
Gallery La Boetie, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Galerie La Boetie, Paintings Drawings & Watercolours and Prints by 20th Century Masters, 1972, no. 33, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Günter Busch & Wolfgang Werner, Paula Modersohn-Becker, 1876-1907, Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Munich, 1998, vol. II, no. 92, illustrated p. 81
Condition
The board is stable with a slight undulation. There is a thick layer of varnish which prevents the UV light fully penetrating, however inspection confirms an area of retouching to the the top left hand corner and some spots to the right hand corner. There are artist pin holes to the upper left and lower left corners. The board in the far left hand corner has been slightly bent which has resulted in some minor paint loss to the associated area - approximately 5cm in length. There is some minor paint loss along all four edges which is not visible when framed. Overall the work is in fairly good condition.
The colours in the printed catalogue are fairly accurate.
"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."