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Franz Stassen
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Franz Stassen
- Five Male Nude Studies
- (iv, v) signed F Stassen lower right
- black, red and white chalk on paper
- image: (i) 62 by 46cm., 24½ by 18in. (ii) 64 by 43cm., 25 by 19in. (iii) 63.5 by 42cm., 25 by 16½in. (iv) 63.5 by 47cm., 25 by 18½in. (v) 44 by 63cm., 17 by 25in. (5)
A GROUP OF FIVE FIGURE STUDIES FOR SIEGFRIED LISTENING TO THE WOODLAND BIRDS, AND LOGE
Red, black and white chalk
25in by 16½in; 63.5cm by 42cm and similar
Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustrated a series of books on the theme of Wagner's operas. This group of drawings possibly relate to this series and are therefore dateable to circa 1900-1902.
Red, black and white chalk
25in by 16½in; 63.5cm by 42cm and similar
Franz Stassen (1869-1949) illustrated a series of books on the theme of Wagner's operas. This group of drawings possibly relate to this series and are therefore dateable to circa 1900-1902.
Condition
These works have been examined framed and under glass.
Three of the five works appear to be in good condition. One of the drawings has some visible scattered watermarks whereas one them has severe losses to the lower left corner and some losses to the upper right corner. These works are ready to hang.
All presented framed and glazed.
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"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
These five drawings appear to be have been studies for the artist's tapestries for the Neue Reichskanzlei in Berlin (the Reich Chancellery), which got destroyed during WWII.