Lot 85
  • 85

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
  • Kopf Henry van de Velde, Hell. - Van de Velde zwischen Bergen (Dube H311; Schiefler H286; Gercken 861/II)
  • woodcut
  • image: 501 by 402 mm 19 3/4 by 15 3/4 in
  • sheet: 571 by 446 mm 22 1/2 by 17 1/2 in
Woodcut, 1917, signed in pencil and inscribed 'Handdruck', one of 12 impressions recorded by Gercken, on wove paper, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, with margins. Very faint light-stain. Two small printer's creases in the margins just touching the image. Some soiling and spots of printing ink in the margins (many more on the verso). The verso with a small spot of discoloration at center. The upper left verso corner with old masking tape stain and skinning.
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.

Catalogue Note

This impression cited in Gercken.