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Adolph von Menzel
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Adolph Menzel
- A) Jewish women offering French men and women fashion accessoriesB) Costume studies
- Both graphite and stumping, right side of sheet has been cut (A only);
inscribed in pencil lower right: Wilna/ Lichtensteins Café./ Jüdinnen den geretteten/ Franzosen Galanteriewaren/ anbietend. (A); inscribed in pencil around each figure with various annotations and colour instructions (B); both drawings bear the Adolph Menzel Nachlaß and Hauptzollamt Wuppertal stamps on the reverse (A and B)
Provenance
Estate of the artist (A and B)
Walter Westfeld, Wuppertal-Elberfeld (until 1937 or after) (A and B)
Karl Koetschau? (A and B)
Alex Vömel (A only)
Hildebrand Gurlitt (A only)
Bought by Hermann Reemtsma on 25 January 1939 from the above (A only)
Sale Hauswedell, Hamburg (lot 246) on 17 May 1940 (B only)
Collection Hermann Reemtsma (A and B)
Westfeld heirs in 2017 (A and B)
Walter Westfeld, Wuppertal-Elberfeld (until 1937 or after) (A and B)
Karl Koetschau? (A and B)
Alex Vömel (A only)
Hildebrand Gurlitt (A only)
Bought by Hermann Reemtsma on 25 January 1939 from the above (A only)
Sale Hauswedell, Hamburg (lot 246) on 17 May 1940 (B only)
Collection Hermann Reemtsma (A and B)
Westfeld heirs in 2017 (A and B)
Literature
H. Ebertshäuser, Adolph von Menzel das graphische werk, 2 vols, Rogner & Bernhard, Munich 1976, vol II, p. 760, reproduced (A) and p. 770, reproduced (B)
Condition
Jewish Women: The artist's thin sheet has been laid onto a thin sheet of papercard of the same size, probably in the artist's lifetime or shortly thereafter as the card bears the artist's estate stamp on the reverse. The right side of the sheet has been cut. Some light staining around the edges of the sheet, otherwise medium is strong and vibrant, in good condition.
Costume studies: 166 by 100 mm
The artist's thin sheet has been laid onto a thin sheet of papercard of the same size, probably in the artist's lifetime or shortly thereafter as the card bears the artist's estate stamp on the reverse. Light staining around edges, otherwise graphite strong and vibrant.
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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."