Lot 176
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Alfons Walde

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Alfons Walde
  • Dame im Pelz (Lady in Fur)
  • signed Alfons Walde and dated 1921 (towards lower left)
  • watercolour, gouache, pen and brush and ink, pencil and gum arabic on paper
  • 21.9 by 28.7cm., 8 7/8 by 11 1/4 in.

Provenance

Sale: Im Kinsky, Vienna, 14th October 2008, lot 329
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Athens, Herakleidon Museum, Woman as a Muse, 1900 -1950, 2010

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on paper and hinged to the mount in three places along the verso of the upper edge. All four edges are unevenly cut. There is some creasing towards the centre of the lower edge. There is a pinhole in the upper right corner and another at the centre of the left edge, which are not visible when framed. There is a layer of varnish on the sheet, some studio stains and possible handling marks to all four edges, particularly to the right edge and the left part of the lower edge.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."