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CHRISTOPH VOLL | Weib und Nonne (Woman and Nun)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Christoph Voll
- Weib und Nonne (Woman and Nun)
- oak
- height: 40cm., 15 3/4 in.
- Carved in 1922. This work is unique.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Bremen, Gerhard Marcks Haus, Christoph Voll - Skulptur zwischen Expressionismus und Realismus, 2007, no. 19, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Wilhelm Weber, Der Bildhauer Christoph Voll, Milan & Munich, 1975, no. 19, illustrated n.p. (titled Frauenakt mit Nonne)
Anne-Marie Kassay-Friedländer, Der Bildhauer Christoph Voll 1897-1939. (Manuskripte zur Kunstwissenschaft 39), Worms, 1994, illustrated pp. 45 & 248
Anne-Marie Kassay-Friedländer, Der Bildhauer Christoph Voll 1897-1939. (Manuskripte zur Kunstwissenschaft 39), Worms, 1994, illustrated pp. 45 & 248
Condition
Carved oak with a rich surface. There are some age fissures to the oak which are secure. The back of the second figure shows possible signs of wear. There is dirt to the deepest crevices which may benefit from cleaning. There are minor losses to the edges of the base. This work good original 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."