Lot 149
  • 149

Oskar Schlemmer

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Oskar Schlemmer
  • Abstrakte Figur, nach links (Figur 'S') (Grohmann GR 1)
  • etching on wove paper
  • plate: 318 by 237mm 12 1/2 by 9 3/8 in
  • sheet: 492 by 340mm 19 1/2 by 13 3/8 in
Etching, 1921-23, printing with plate tone, signed and dedicated 'Für Herr D. [?] Baumann/ mit gr... [?] Dank Schlemmer/ Breslau 1931' in pencil, from the edition of 100, on wove paper, published by Bauhaus-Verlag, Weimar, framed 

Condition

With margins, in good condition apart from a tiny loss at the right sheet edge, a small tear in the lower sheet edge, a couple other nicks at the sheet edges, two tiny brown stains located to the right of the subject's head, a broken vertical crease at the upper right sheet corner (well away from the image), a few handling creases near in the margins (mostly at the sheet edges), pale paper discoloration, some inconspicuous scattered fox marks, a subtle ripple through the subject, 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.
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