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August Macke
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- August Macke
- Die Soubrette II (The soubrette II)
- dated Paris 1907 (by the artist's wife) - recto
stamped with the Nachlass mark (lower right), dated 1907 twice (along lower edge) and inscribed extensively by the artist's son - verso - coloured crayons and pencil on paper - recto
coloured crayon, pencil and pen and ink on paper - verso - 14.8 by 9.6cm., 5 7/8 by 3 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Berlin
Purchased by the present owner in 2014
Purchased by the present owner in 2014
Literature
Ursula Heiderich, August Macke, Die Skizzenbücher, vol. I, Stuttgart, 1987, p.289
Ursula Heiderich, August Macke, Zeichnungen, Werkverzeichnis, Stuttgart, 1993, no. 245, p. 208
Ursula Heiderich, August Macke, Zeichnungen, Werkverzeichnis, Stuttgart, 1993, no. 245, p. 208
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, t-hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge and floating in the mount.The right edge has been torn from a sketchbook. There is a repaired tear to the centre of the left edge (approx. 5mm), some fine flattened creases in places and some light surface dirt, possibly studio marks. This work is in very good overall condition.
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"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."