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Max Beckmann
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Beckmann
- Backbend (Acrobat)
- bronze
- length: 32.4 cm., 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Catherine Viviano Gallery, New York (commissioned and acquired directly from the foundry)
John B. Whyte Collection, New York
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 2006
John B. Whyte Collection, New York
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in 2006
Exhibited
New York, Catherine Viviano Gallery, Max Beckmann Paintings, Sculptures and Drawings, 1964-65, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Max Beckmann, Retrospektive (exhibition catalogue), Haus der Kunst, Munich; Nationalgalerie, Berlin; The St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis & The Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, 1984-85, no. 5, illustration of another example p. 141
Max Beckmann, Skulpturen (exhibition catalogue), Serie Piper Galerie, Munich, 1987, no. 7, illustration of another example, p. 51
Beckmann & America (exhibition catalogue), Städel Museum, Frankfurt, 2011-12, no. 96, illustration of another example p. 221
Max Beckmann, Skulpturen (exhibition catalogue), Serie Piper Galerie, Munich, 1987, no. 7, illustration of another example, p. 51
Beckmann & America (exhibition catalogue), Städel Museum, Frankfurt, 2011-12, no. 96, illustration of another example p. 221
Condition
Rich moderated green brown patina. There is some light wear to the base, predominately to the edges, and consistent with handling. This work is in overall very 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. 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."