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Max Pechstein
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Max Pechstein
- Akt mit Spiegel (Nude with Mirror)
- signed with the initials HMP and dated 1920 (lower left); inscribed by another hand W. Goyert 5.11.1921 and inscribed indistinctly (lower centre)
- pencil and coloured crayons on paper
- 50.6 by 35.8cm., 19 7/8 by 14 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner before 1990
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the backing board intermittently along the edges and floating in the mount. The sheet is gently undulating. There are two repaired tears (each approx. 1cm. long) to the upper left corner and to the upper part of the right edge. There are two further further nicks to the centre of the upper edge and upper part of the left edge. There is a spot of discolouration to the lower left corner and some very faint intermittent marks along the extreme edges from previous mounting. 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."