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ERNST BARLACH | Russische Bettlerin II (Russian Beggar Woman II)
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernst Barlach
- Russische Bettlerin II (Russian Beggar Woman II)
- inscribed E. Barlach, numbered 8/10 and stamped with the foundry mark H. Noack Berlin
- bronze
- 23.5 by 43cm., 9 1/4 by 17in.
- Conceived circa 1907 and cast in bronze by the H Noack Foundry, Berlin at a later date, probably in the 1960s.
Provenance
Family of the Artist
Galerie Nierendorf, Berlin
Marlborough Fine Art Ltd, London (acquired from the above in 1968)
Saul P. Steinberg (sale: Christie's, New York, 18th May 1981, lot 12)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Nierendorf, Berlin
Marlborough Fine Art Ltd, London (acquired from the above in 1968)
Saul P. Steinberg (sale: Christie's, New York, 18th May 1981, lot 12)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, United Kingdom (acquired from the above)
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Literature
Ernst Barlach, Ein Selbsterzähltes Leben, Munich, 1948, no. 9, illustration of the plaster
Friedrich Schult, Ernst Barlach, Das Plastische Werk, Hamburg, 1960, no. 71, illustration of another cast p. 65
Carl Dietrich Carls, Ernst Barlach, London, 1969, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 35
Ernst Barlach (exhibition catalogue), Wiener Künstlerhaus, Vienna, 1984, no. 7, illustration of another cast p. 95
Ernst Barlach & Anita Beloubek-Hammer, Plastische Meister-Werke, Leipzig, 1996, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 27
Elisabeth Laur, Ernst Barlach. Das Plastische Werk. Werkverzeichnis II, Güstrow, 2006, no. 517, illustration of another cast p. 238
Friedrich Schult, Ernst Barlach, Das Plastische Werk, Hamburg, 1960, no. 71, illustration of another cast p. 65
Carl Dietrich Carls, Ernst Barlach, London, 1969, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 35
Ernst Barlach (exhibition catalogue), Wiener Künstlerhaus, Vienna, 1984, no. 7, illustration of another cast p. 95
Ernst Barlach & Anita Beloubek-Hammer, Plastische Meister-Werke, Leipzig, 1996, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 27
Elisabeth Laur, Ernst Barlach. Das Plastische Werk. Werkverzeichnis II, Güstrow, 2006, no. 517, illustration of another cast p. 238
Condition
Warm brown patina. There is some patina rubbing to the head and shoulders of the figure. Overall this work is in very 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."