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Lyonel Feininger
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Lyonel Feininger
- The Gate (Das Tor) (P. E 52)
- Signed lower left, titled lower center and dated lower right; dry stamp: Die Schaffenden
Edition 100 - Etching and drypoint
- plate: 270 by 199 mm 10 5/8 by 7 3/4 in
- sheet: 405 by 305 mm 16 by 12 in
Etching and drypoint, 1912, signed in pencil, from the total edition of 125, from the Die Schaffenden portfolio, on light-tan wove paper, with the blindstamp DIE/SCHAF/FEN/DEN, framed
Provenance
Achim Moeller Fine Art, New York
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with wide margins. Sheet has been slightly trimmed. Pale time-stain at extreme edges of sheet and one inconspicuous fox mark in the margin at lower center. Printer's creases, likely inherent to the media. The verso in generally good condition. The lower corners with skillful repairs. An additional repair at lower center, not showing through. A minor skinned spot from previous hinging at left center edge.
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.