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Oskar Kokoschka
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Oskar Kokoschka
- Blumenstilleben
- Signed Kokoschka and dated 56 (lower right)
- Watercolor on paper
- 27 3/4 by 20 1/2 in.
- 70.5 by 52.1 cm
- Painted in 1956.
Provenance
Charles Bolles Rogers, New York
Mary Rogers Savage, New York (by descent from the above in 1979 and sold by the estate: Christie's, New York, November 9, 2000, lot 474)
Wally Findlay Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Mary Rogers Savage, New York (by descent from the above in 1979 and sold by the estate: Christie's, New York, November 9, 2000, lot 474)
Wally Findlay Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Condition
Watercolor on paper. The sheet has been restored. A protective sheet has been adhered to the reverse. There are scattered tears along the edges of the sheet, which the reinforcement has corrected. Surface in generally good condition. Some minor soiling to the sheet. A few scattered fox marks. Some evidence of possible water staining along the lower edge, visible in the mat.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.