Lot 386
  • 386

Wilhelm Löwith

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Wilhelm Löwith
  • A Game of Chess
  • signed and dated lower right: W Löwith / 1899
  • oil on panel
  • 15.5 by 20 cm.; 6 by 7¾ in.

Provenance

Georg Schäfer (1896 - 1975), Schweinfurt;
His sale, Munich, Neumeister Kunstauktionen, 25 Feb 2005, lot 542;
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner.

Condition

The panel is flat even and ensuring a stable support. Ultra-violet light reveals an extensive area of what seems to be old cleaning but no visible sign of retouching. The picture is in good condition and ready to hang. Presented in a decorative gilt frame.
"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."