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Gustav Klimt
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustav Klimt
- Vorgebeugter alter Greis nach rechts (Old man leaning to the right)
- inscribed Von Gustav Klimst gezeichnet (Jurisprudenz) Georg Klimt on the reverse by the artist's brother
- charcoal on paper
- 45.9 by 33.2cm., 18 by 13in.
Provenance
Georg Klimt, Vienna (the artist's brother)
Private Collection, Austria (acquired from the above in 1927)
Private Collection, Austria (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2007
Private Collection, Austria (acquired from the above in 1927)
Private Collection, Austria (by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2007
Literature
Alice Strobl, Gustav Klimt, Die Zeichnungen, 1878-1918, Salzburg, 1989, vol. IV, no. 3474b, illustrated p.119
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and t-hinged to the backing board at the upper two corners. The left and lower edges are unevenly cut. There is a crease along the left edge, possibly original, and another to the upper left corner. There are three further creases to the lower right corner and some dirt to the lower left corner, consistent with handling. There is an oil stain to the upper right corner possibly from the artist's studio, and a spot of discolouration to the centre of the lower edge. Otherwise this work is in 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 work is a study for the Verbrecher of the Jurisprudenz.