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Franz Marc
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Marc
- Löwin (Lioness)
- stamped twice with the Nachlass stamp on the reverse
- pen and ink and wash on paper
- image size: 10.5 by 9cm., 4 1/8 by 3 1/2 in.
- sheet size: 14.4 by 16.1cm., 5 5/8 by 6 1/4 in.
Provenance
Hermann Bünemann, Munich
Galerie Günther Franke, Munich
Sale: Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, 3rd June 1980, lot 898
Private Collection, Germany (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1997
Galerie Günther Franke, Munich
Sale: Wolfgang Ketterer, Munich, 3rd June 1980, lot 898
Private Collection, Germany (purchased at the above sale)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1997
Exhibited
Basel, Kunsthalle, Münchner Kunst der Gegenwart, no. 120 (titled as Kopf einer Löwin)
Munich, Galerie J.B. Neumann und Günther Franke, Sommer-Ausstellung in München, Fünfundsiebzigste Ausstellung des Graphischen Kabinetts, 1931, no. 64 (titled as Löwin/Kopf)
Munich, Galerie Günther Franke, Quer durch die Zeit 1905-1960, 1960, illustrated in the catalogue
Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachaus, Franz Marc, 1963, no. 63
Halle, Stiftung Moritzburg, Kunstmuseum des Landes Sachen-Anhalt, Franz Marc. Die Magie der Schöpfung, 2006, no. 7, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Munich, Galerie J.B. Neumann und Günther Franke, Sommer-Ausstellung in München, Fünfundsiebzigste Ausstellung des Graphischen Kabinetts, 1931, no. 64 (titled as Löwin/Kopf)
Munich, Galerie Günther Franke, Quer durch die Zeit 1905-1960, 1960, illustrated in the catalogue
Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachaus, Franz Marc, 1963, no. 63
Halle, Stiftung Moritzburg, Kunstmuseum des Landes Sachen-Anhalt, Franz Marc. Die Magie der Schöpfung, 2006, no. 7, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Herman Bünemann, Franz Marc Zeichnungen und Aquarelle, Munich, 1960, illustrated p. 25
Annegret Hobern & Isabelle Jansen, Franz Marc, The Complete Works: Works on paper, postcards, decorative arts and sculpture, Munich, 2004, vol. II, no. 75, illustrated in colour p. 71
Annegret Hobern & Isabelle Jansen, Franz Marc, The Complete Works: Works on paper, postcards, decorative arts and sculpture, Munich, 2004, vol. II, no. 75, illustrated in colour p. 71
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the over mount along all four edges. The sheet is time stained. There is a small tear to the paper (approx 0.5cm) to the centre of the left edge and a tiny pinhole to the lioness' proper right whiskers and a very small crease to the left of her proper left shoulder. There is a circular white label on the verso of the work. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."
"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."