Lot 188
  • 188

Erich Heckel

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Erich Heckel
  • Bildnis E.H. (Dube 306 A)
  • Woodcut
  • image: 365 by 295 mm 14 3/8 by 11 5/8 in
  • sheet: 613 by 500 mm 24 1/8 by 19 3/4 in
Woodcut, 1917, signed in pencil and dated, a proof aside from the edition of 150 for Der Anbruch, on soft Japan paper, framed 

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, with wide margins. Two horizontal printer's creases extending through the image and a few small, inconspicuous creases in the image and margins. Small tear in lower left sheet edge and an occasional small fox mark. A few spots of faint surface soiling. The verso in good condition aside from some pale, mottled fox marks (a few showing faintly through) and scattered spots of surface soiling and stray ink.
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.