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Lyonel Feininger
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Lyonel Feininger
- Letter from Lyonel Feininger to Curt Valentin
- signed Lyonel (lower right) and dated 3rd October 1947 (centre right)
- woodcut and watercolour on paper
- woodcut: 5.9 by 11.3cm., 2 1/4 by 4 1/2 in.
- sheet: 27.2 by 21.4cm., 10 1/2 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Curt Valentin, New York
Galerie Ludorff, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above by the late owner in 1992
Galerie Ludorff, Düsseldorf
Acquired from the above by the late owner in 1992
Exhibited
Paris, Berggruen & Cie, Feininger: Huiles, aquarelles & dessins, 1974, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Cologne, Orangerie Köln, Lyonel Feininger, 1980, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Cologne, Orangerie Köln, Lyonel Feininger, 1980, n.n., illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Leona E. Prasse, Lyonel Feininger, Das graphische Werk, Radierungen, Lithographien, Holzschnitte, Cleveland, 1972, no.W239, illustrated p. 222 (the original woodcut, over which the present work is executed)
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the overmount at the upper two corners. There are two horizontal creases at the centre of the letter relating to its previous fold. The sheet is time-stained with some traces of dis-colouration to the centre of the upper edge, possibly relating to a repaired tear, and to the centre of the right edge. Otherwise this work is in fairly good 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."
Catalogue Note
This letter was written to his art dealer and friend Curt Valentin.