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GUSTAV KLIMT | Akt (Nude)
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Gustav Klimt
- Akt (Nude)
- stamped with the Nachlass mark (lower right)
- pencil on paper
- 56.9 by 37.3cm., 22 3/8 by 14 3/4 in.
- Executed circa 1916-17.
Provenance
Luchino Visconti, Rome (acquired in Vienna in 1966)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1976
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1976
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount at two places along the upper edge. The sheet is time stained and there are scattered spots of foxing throughout, which could be improved. There are two areas of paper skinning to the centre of the right edge, the larger measuring approx 5cm. The upper two corners have both been discoloured by former mounting, barely visible when framed. There is a small fold to the lower edge which is not visible when framed. Overall this work is 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
This work will be included in the forthcoming supplement to the Klimt Catalogue raisonné being prepared by Dr Marian Bisanz-Prakken.