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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Weiblicher Akt im Grünen (Female Nude in the Forest)
- stamped with the Nachlass mark on the reverse
- watercolour and coloured crayons on paper
- 51.4 by 36.3cm., 20 1/4 by 14 1/4 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Graf Rüdiger von der Goltz, Düsseldorf
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Christie's, London, 8th October 1998, lot 209
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Graf Rüdiger von der Goltz, Düsseldorf
Private Collection (by descent from the above)
Christie's, London, 8th October 1998, lot 209
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount on all four edges of the reverse. The recto is slightly time-stained but the colours remain fresh and vibrant.
On the verso, there is an artist's sketch depicting three seated figures. The verso is also slightly time-stained and has a few artist's marks and a small brown stain towards the centre of the left edge. This work is in overall very 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."