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Alfred Kubin
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Alfred Kubin
- Phantasiestück (Fantasy piece)
- signed Kubin (lower right) and dedicated Dies Phantasiestück zur Weihnacht für die schweigsame Freundin Baronin Helene von Thienen von Ihrem ergebenen Kubin on the mount
- pen and ink and pencil on paper
- image: 14.2 by 13cm., 5 1/2 by 5 1/8 in.
- sheet: 27.5 by 21.4., 10 7/8 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Helene Freifrau von Thienen, née Grafin Dubsky, Germany (a gift from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped at all four corners to the artist's mount, which is hinged in two places to the mount. The sheet is slightly undulating, consistent with the application of medium, with a few minor fine creases predominantly to the upper right quadrant. The artist's mount is time stained, not visible when framed, and there are three pin-sized spots of dirt towards the centre of the right edge. 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."