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Gustav Klimt
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Gustav Klimt
- Studie für die Jungfrau (Study for the Virgin)
- bears the signature Gustav Klimt (towards lower left)
- pencil on paper
- 55 by 37cm., 21 5/8 by 14 1/4 in.
Provenance
Luchino Visconti, Rome (acquired in Vienna in 1966)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1976
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1976
Condition
Executed on fibrous cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is not affixed and is sandwiched between backing board and the glass. There are a few tiny nicks to the perimeter of the sheet in places. The sheet is lightly time-stained with scattered small spots of foxing and handling marks in places. There are a few fine flattened creases, most notably a flattened crease of approx. 2cm at the centre of figure's lower back. There is a small spot of surface abrasion towards the centre of the left edge which is not visually disturbing. This work is in good overall 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."
Catalogue Note
The celebrated director Luchino Visconti acquired the present work when he was in Vienna in 1966 to direct Giuseppe Verdi's Falstaff for the Vienna State Opera conducted by Leonard Bernstein.