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Fritz Erler
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Fritz Erler
- Calma
- signed Erler lower left; signed, inscribed with the artist's address in Munich, and titled on the reverse
- oil on canvas
- 163 by 251.5cm., 64¼ by 99in.
Provenance
Purchased in Munich in the 1920s by the previous owner
Purchased from the above in 1950 by the present owners
Purchased from the above in 1950 by the present owners
Literature
Fritz von Ostini, 'Fritz Erler', in Velhagen & Klasings Monatshefte, January 1921, p. 450
Fritz von Ostini, Künstler Monographien: Fritz von Erler, Bielefeld/Leipzig, 1921, p. 91, pl. 81 (as Circe)
Fritz von Ostini, Künstler Monographien: Fritz von Erler, Bielefeld/Leipzig, 1921, p. 91, pl. 81 (as Circe)
Condition
The canvas is unlined. Ultra-violet light reveals numerous scattered small strokes of retouching, primarily in the background, to the left of the lower edge and just a few to the figure's hair and body, which are minor in extent given the overall size of the painting. This painting is in good condition, presents well and is ready to hang.
Presented in a decorative gilt frame with floral ornaments.
"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.
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"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
Painted in 1909.