- 803
Walter Firle
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Walter Firle
- The Fairy Tale (Das Märchen)
- signed Walther Firle. (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 21 by 21 in.; 53.3 by 53.3 cm
Provenance
George T. Delacorte, Jr. (1894 – 1991) (by repute acquired in Germany, circa 1920)
The Delacorte Press, Later Dell Publishing
Acquired from the company by the family of the present owner in the 1980s
Private Collection, New York
The Delacorte Press, Later Dell Publishing
Acquired from the company by the family of the present owner in the 1980s
Private Collection, New York
Condition
Oil on canvas, not lined. The surface is very thinly painted, and the underdrawing is visible in the current work. The surface is in generally good condition. Under UV light there are some scattered areas of retouching in the background at upper left quadrant. A few additional dots and dashes in the lower left corner. Otherwise, the majority of the work is covered by a green fluorescing varnish. Framed, in overall good condition, and ready to hang.
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.