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Ernst Barlach
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernst Barlach
- Sinnende Frau
- Signed E. Barlach (lower left)
- Charcoal on paper
- 20 by 14 3/4 in.
- 50.8 by 37.5 cm
Provenance
(Possibly) Mattheisen Gallery Ltd., London
Robert von Hirsch, Basel (and sold by the estate: Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, June 27, 1978, lot 863)
Acquired at the above sale
Robert von Hirsch, Basel (and sold by the estate: Sotheby Parke Bernet, London, June 27, 1978, lot 863)
Acquired at the above sale
Condition
Charcoal on paper. Sheet is hinged to mat at top, verso is visible. Recto: Surface in generally good condition. Mat and light stain. Irregular staining at upper two corners.There are some small losses around the extreme edges of the sheet, particularly at the bottom. An 11 inch diagonal abrasion visible through the center of the composition. Some scattered fox marks. Verso: Surface in generally good condition. Some mat stain. Scattered fox marks. Staining at upper corners corresponding to marks mentioned on Recto.
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.