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Albert Anker
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 CHF
bidding is closed
Description
- Albert Anker
- Hohes Alter, 1886
- signed and dated
- watercolour on paper laid down on cardboard
- 37.5 x 26.5 cm (sheet)
The present work depicts Mrs. Geissler, a relative of Albert Anker's, in her kitchen leaning over a steaming pot. There are two existing paintings with the same subject.
Dargestellt ist die Mutter Geissler, eine Verwandte von Albert Anker, die in der Küche über dem dampfenden Kessel ihre Hände wärmt.
Zu diesem wunderbaren Aquarell gibt es zwei Gemälde von Anker mit demselben Thema.
Dargestellt ist die Mutter Geissler, eine Verwandte von Albert Anker, die in der Küche über dem dampfenden Kessel ihre Hände wärmt.
Zu diesem wunderbaren Aquarell gibt es zwei Gemälde von Anker mit demselben Thema.
Provenance
Private collection USA (1886)
Private collection, USA
Private collection, USA
Condition
Minuscule scuff along the upper edge mostly visible in the middle. Very small foxing marks in the lower left corner.
Mint condition.
"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."