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Gustav Klimt
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Gustav Klimt
- Kauernder Halbakt in Rückenansicht nach rechts (semi-nude crouching down seen from the back and turned to the right)
- stamped with the Nachlass mark (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 56 by 37cm., 22 by 14 1/2 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the late owner circa 1970s
Exhibited
Vienna, Nebehay, Gustav Klimt, 56 Zeichnungen, 1967, no. 56, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Alice Strobl, Gustav Klimt, Die Zeichnungen 1912-1918, Salzburg, 1984, vol. III, no. 3015, illustrated p. 221
Condition
Executed on buff paper, not laid down and attached to the mount at all four corners with tape. The sheet is time-stained and there are fine creases in places, predominately towards the edges. There are a couple of very minor spots of foxing in places. 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."