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Hermann Kretzschmer
Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- Hermann Kretzschmer
- Simoom in the desert
- Signed and dated lower left JHKretzschmer 8 August 1842 and bears a stamp lower right
- Pencil and brown wash on paper, unframed
- 32 x 47,2 cm ; 12 5/8 by 18 5/8 in.
dessin préparatoire au fusain et rehaut de lavis brun,
monogrammé en bas à droite, signé et daté en bas à gauche 8 aout 1842
monogrammé en bas à droite, signé et daté en bas à gauche 8 aout 1842
Condition
- loose sheet of paper
- small foxing spots and traces of dirt scattered on the surface
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
Kretzschmer represents the Simoom, a hot and violent wind which strikes in North Africa and in the Arabian desert. Kretzschmer executed a painting with the same composition in 1844 (kept in the Museum der bildenden Künsten, Leipzig).