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Gerhard Richter
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Kerze I [Candle I] (B. 64)
- offset lithograph pritned in colours
- sheet: 895 by 941mm 35 1/4 by 37in
Offset lithograph printed in colours, 1988, signed in black pastel crayon, from the edition of 250, on wove paper, the edition is based on a photograph of the 1982 oil painting Kerze (reversed), printed by Kirschbaum Laserscan, Düsseldorf, published by Verein zur Förderung moderner Kunst e.V., Goslar, framed
Condition
The full sheet, in generally good condition, a vertical 25.5cm repaired and retouched tear extending from the upper sheet edge into background at right, a semi-circular 10mm repaired loss at lower right edge of sheet, a further retouched nick at lower edge of sheet, some slight creasing and adhesive stains visible verso, glued to backboard at intervals along top edge of sheet verso, (a tiny stray pencil line? in lower image next to black band), 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.
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."