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Max Pechstein
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Pechstein
- Kniender Akt (Kneeling nude)
- signed with the initials HMP and dated 1913 (lower right)
- watercolour, brush and ink and wash on paper
- 47 by 39.7cm., 18 1/2 by 14 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe
Condition
Executed on grey fibrous paper, not laid down. All edges are deckled and the sheet is undulating. The sheet is slightly time stained due to previous mounting, there is a tiny nick to the centre of the lower edge and a few small scattered spots of foxing. There is a also a small spot of discolouration to the centre of the right edge and an artist's pin hole to the centre of the lower edge. There is a fine horizontal crease across the centre of the sheet, possibly from previous folding and some other fine creases towards the left edge. Otherwise this work is in good overall condition.
"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."
"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."