Lot 172
  • 172

Oswald Tschirtner

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Oswald Tschirtner
  • Menschen (Man)
  • signed with initials, titled and dated 1994
  • pen and ink
  • 29.5 by 42cm.; 11¾ by 16½in.

Provenance

Sale, Sotheby's London, 23rd October 1997, lot 183 (part lot), where acquired by David Bowie

Condition

The sheet is attached to the mount by tabs in two places along the top edge but not laid down. There are three or four small areas of light discolouration to the sheet, possibly handling marks or studio matter. Subject to the above the work is in excellent overall condition. The sheet is floating within a window mount and held in a simple wooden frame under glass. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."