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Gerhard Marcks
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerhard Marcks
- STEHENDER JUNGE MIT HÄNGENDEN ARMEN (BOY STANDING WITH ARMS HANGING TO HIS SIDE)
- inscribed with the artist's monogram and stamped with the foundry mark Gießerei Barth, Bln Mariendorf
- bronze
- height: 131cm., 51 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Germany (acquired directly from the artist circa 1943)
Literature
Günter Busch & Martina Rudloff, Gerhard Marcks, Das Plastische Werk, Frankfurt am Main, 1977, no. 376, illustrated p. 310
Condition
There is some water streaking and verdigris consistent with outdoor display. There is some paint on the right foot and some scattered small spots of corrosion in places. There is some dirt in the crevices and this work would benefit from a clean and a polish.
"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."