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Käthe Kollwitz
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Käthe Kollwitz
- Schlachtfeld (K. 100 Xi.b)
- Etching with drypoint and aquatint
- plate: 406 by 546 mm 16 by 20 1/2 in
- sheet: 562 by 717 mm 22 1/8 by 28 1/4 in
Etching, drypoint with laid paper imprint, circa 1931-1941, state XI.b (of fifteen), signed in pencil, an impression from the edition of 200, plate VI from Bauerkrieg, on wove paper, printed by Felsing, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide (full?) margins. Occasional creases, including in both bottom corners, the largest measuring 3 inches. An occasional tear in the extreme sheet edges. A two inch, skillfully repaired tear in the top sheet edge, bleached on the verso.
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.
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.