Lot 55
  • 55

Emil Nolde

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Emil Nolde
  • Mann und Weibchen (Schiefler/Mosel 111)
  • woodcut
  • image: 245 by 301mm 9 5/8 by 11 7/8 in
  • sheet: 312 by 406mm 12 1/4 by 16in
Woodcut, 1912, the third (final) state, printing with strong relief from the block, signed in pencil, titled, Schiefler/Mosel record at least seven impressions of this state, on sturdy wove paper, framed

Provenance

Sale, The Beck Collection, Volume IV, Sotheby's London, 9 October 2002, lot 503, £31,070; acquired at the above by the present owner.

Condition

With full margins, in good condition apart from a minor 2.5cm diagonal crease at right of upper sheet edge, infrequent pale fox marks in the left and lower margin, a soft crease along the upper sheet edge at left, framed.
"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."