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Oskar Schlemmer
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Oskar Schlemmer
- Geburtstagsgratulation für Gunta Stadler-Stölzl (Birthday Collage for Gunta Stadler-Stölzl)
- Signed O. Schlemmer and dated (1927) (lower right)
- Collage, photomontage and watercolor on paper mounted on paper
- 16 1/2 by 13 1/4 in.; 41.9 by 33.6 cm
Provenance
Gunta Stadler-Stölzl (a gift from the artist on March 5, 1927 to commemorate Stölzl's thirtieth birthday)
Alice Adam Ltd., Chicago
Acquired from the above in 1987-88
Alice Adam Ltd., Chicago
Acquired from the above in 1987-88
Literature
Karin von Maur, Oskar Schlemmer, Oeuvrekatalog der Gemälde, Acquarelle, Pastelle und Plastiken, vol. II, Munich, 1979, no. A259, illustrated p. 271
Condition
Executed on paper mounted on card at several places around the perimeter on verso, mounted on the original window mat which has been t-hinged to a mount at two places on the top of the old mat. Dates on this old mat 5.3.1927. Sheet is slightly time darkened and the newspaper medium is darkened too. All edges are cut. Artist pinholes at all four corners. Watercolor is faded in palces, especially the reddish pink tones. Handling crease by lower right corner and a few small spots along extreme eupper edge. A few stains a left edge to the right of the G and extending up towards the left of hte blue foliage, likely a part of hte artist's process. This work is in good 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.