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Max Beckmann
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Beckmann
- Selbstbilnis mit Griffel (H. 105II.B.b)
- plate 296 by 235 mm 11 5/8 by 9 1/4 in
- sheet: 448 by 370 mm 17 5/8 by 14 5/8 in
Drypoint, circa 1916, signed in pencil and numbered in another hand 29/60, from the edition after steel-facing (there was also an edition of 40 proofs printed before steel-facing on Japan), on laid paper, plate 19 of the portfolio Gesichter, printed by Franz Hanfstaengl, Munich, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Marées Gesellschaft, Munich
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Faint light- and time-stain and a few light handling creases at the sheet edges. An occasional small, inconspicuous fox mark and a few traces of stray ink in the margins. (A hinge in the upper left corner pressing through slightly.) The verso slightly toned, with some small fox marks and hinge remnants in the proper left corners.
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.
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.