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ALEXEI JAWLENSKY | Weiblicher Kopf (Female Head)
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alexei Jawlensky
- Weiblicher Kopf (Female Head)
- signed A. Jawlensky (centre left) and dated 18. V. 22 (centre right)
- coloured chalk over pencil on paper
- 31 by 25.2cm., 12 1/4 by 9 7/8 in.
- Executed on 18th May 1922.
Provenance
Sale: Ketterer, Munich, 17th May 1968, lot 469
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky & Angelica Jawlensky Bianconi, Alexej von Jawlensky: Catalogue raisonné of the Watercolours and Drawings 1890-1938, London, 1998, vol. IV, no. 466, illustrated p. 199
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper and not laid down. The sheet is lightly time stained and the extreme edges to all four sides have discoloured, which is not visible when framed. The upper left and right corners have evidence of former mounts to the verso which have stained the recto. There are minor scattered spots of foxing to the recto. Overall this work is in fairly 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."