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KURT SCHWITTERS | (i) Franz Mullers Drahtfrühling (Merz Bild) (Franz Müller's Wire Springtime (Merz Bild))(ii) Veraltet
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Kurt Schwitters
- (i) Franz Mullers Drahtfrühling (Merz Bild) (Franz Müller's Wire Springtime (Merz Bild))(ii) Veraltet
- two printed postcards extensively inscribed by the artist
- 14 x 9 cm; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Provenance
Anthony Kok, Tilburg
Sale: J. L. Beijers, Utrecht, November 27, 1968
Sale: Christie's, London, December 4, 1987, lots 576 (ii) and 577 (i)
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Sale: J. L. Beijers, Utrecht, November 27, 1968
Sale: Christie's, London, December 4, 1987, lots 576 (ii) and 577 (i)
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Exhibited
Paris, Musée national d'Art moderne/Centre Georges Pompidou; Valencia, IVAM Centro Julio Gonzalez; Grenoble, Musée de Grenoble, Kurt Schwitters, 1994-95
New York, Ubu Gallery, Kurt Schwitters 1887-1948, Collages, Paintings, Drawings, Objects, Ephemera, 2003
New York, Ubu Gallery, Kurt Schwitters 1887-1948, Collages, Paintings, Drawings, Objects, Ephemera, 2003
Condition
(i) Executed on a postcard, not laid down and sandwiched in the mount. There are two small areas of skinning to the upper left and right corners of the verso consistent with previous mounting, which are not visible when framed. The artist's inscription is slightly faded, and there is a diagonal crease towards the lower right corner. (ii) Executed on a post card, not laid down and hinged to the mount in two places along the lower edge. There are two small stains, one to the cheek of the sitter the other to towards the centre of the right edge. The sheet is lightly time stained and there are some very minor spots of foxing in the lower part of the card. Overall these works are in good 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."
Catalogue Note
These postcards were sent in 1923 by Schwitters to Anthony Kok, one of the founders and most active promoters of the "Stijl" movement.