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Max Pechstein
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Pechstein
- Familie am Wasser (Family by the Water)
- signed HMPechstein and dated 1920 (lower right)
- brush and ink and pastel on paper
- 25.4 by 33.5cm., 10 by 13 1/4 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner before 1990
Condition
Executed on thin cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the backing board at the upper two corners. The upper edge is perforated and the sheet is slightly time stained. The upper right corner has been restored and there are further small restorations to the lower left as well as to the upper left corners, barely visible. There is a tear (approx. 1cm long) towards the lower right corner with some associated loss of paper on the verso, only visible under strong light. There are two small nicks to the upper part of the left edge. There is some faint mount staining and some small spots of foxing in places. 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."