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Paula Modersohn-Becker
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Paula Modersohn-Becker
- Birkenstämme vor Scheune (Birch trees in front of a barn)
- oil on card
- 55.5 by 41.7cm., 21 3/4 by 16 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the family of the present owners in the 1960s
Literature
Günter Busch, Milena Schicketanz & Wolfgang Werner, Paula Modersohn-Becker. Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Munich, 1998, vol. II, no. 85, illustrated p. 77
Condition
The card is slightly warped. UV examination reveals a few tiny spots of paint loss with associated inpainting, mainly to the white pigment in the upper left corner. There are a few small spots of paint loss to the light green pigment. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
"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."