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ALFRED KUBIN | Villenviertel (Villa quarter)
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alfred Kubin
- Villenviertel (Villa quarter)
- signed AKubin (lower right); stamped with the Max Morgenstern collector's mark on the verso
- pen and ink and watercolour on paper
- 26 by 35.2cm., 10 1/4 by 13 7/8 in.
- Executed circa 1921-22.
Provenance
Maximilian (Max) & Hertha Morgenstern, Vienna (acquired from the artist)
Thence by descent to the present owners
Thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The upper and right edges are deckled. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there are a few spots of foxing in places. There is a tiny repaired puncture to the black border on the upper part of the left edge and a small paper abrasion close to the centre of the lower edge, just to the right of the dog. There are two tape remnants to the upper edge of the verso from previous mounting. 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 authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Dr. Peter Assmann.