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KURT SCHWITTERS | (i) Das Merzbild(ii) Veraltet
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Kurt Schwitters
- (i) Das Merzbild(ii) Veraltet
- two printed postcards, one (i) extensively inscribed by the artist
- 14 x 9,1 cm; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.
Provenance
(i)
Anthony Kok, Tilburg
Sale: J. L. Beijers, Utrecht, November 27, 1968
Sale: Christie's, London, December 4, 1987, lot 577a
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
(ii)
Anthony Kok, Tilburg
Sale: J. L. Beijers, Utrecht, November 27, 1968
Private collection, United States
Acquired from the above by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Anthony Kok, Tilburg
Sale: J. L. Beijers, Utrecht, November 27, 1968
Sale: Christie's, London, December 4, 1987, lot 577a
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
(ii)
Anthony Kok, Tilburg
Sale: J. L. Beijers, Utrecht, November 27, 1968
Private collection, United States
Acquired from the above 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
Boone, Turchin Center for the Arts, The Omnipotent Dream: Man Ray, Confluences and Influences, 2003, listed in the catalogue p. 37
New York, Ubu Gallery, Kurt Schwitters 1887-1948, Collages, Paintings, Drawings, Objects, Ephemera, 2003
Boone, Turchin Center for the Arts, The Omnipotent Dream: Man Ray, Confluences and Influences, 2003, listed in the catalogue p. 37
Condition
(i) Executed on a postcard, sandwiched between mount and overmount. There is minor skinning and creases to all four corners. The sheet is light stained. This work is in overall good condition. (ii) Executed on a postcard, hinged with tape in two points along the upper edge. There are minor skinning along the right edge. The sheet is light stained. This work is in overall 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
The Das Merzbild postcard was sent in 1924 by Schwitters to Anthony Kok, one of the founders and most active promoters of the "Stijl" movement.