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Hugo Ungewitter
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Hugo Ungewitter
- A Tiger Prowling in the Snow
- signed UNGEWITTER and dated 1912 (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 39 1/2 by 59 3/8 in.
- 100.3 by 150 cm
Provenance
I. A. Schröter, Charlottenburg
Sale: Christie's, London, November 17, 1992, lot 22, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Sale: Christie's, London, November 17, 1992, lot 22, illustrated
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Berlin, Grosse Berliner Kunstausstellung, date unknown, no. 59318
Condition
This painting is wax lined. Under UV, areas of inpainting in the tiger’s body are evident in vertical lines corresponding to the former stretcher bar, on the tiger’s front leg, in a 1 x 4” area above his head, in spots in foliage and snow, in a vertical line addressing a possible scratch and in 2 lines addressing a possible previous tear in the extreme upper right.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.