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KARL WESCHKE | Apocalypse
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Karl Weschke
- Apocalypse
- indistinctly signed, titled, dated 1957 and inscribed on the reverse
- oil on board
- 152.5 by 112cm.; 60 by 44in.
Provenance
The Estate of the Artist
Sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 10th March 2015, lot 149, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, Bonhams Knightsbridge, 10th March 2015, lot 149, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
Jeremy Lewison, Karl Weschke: Portrait of a Painter, Petronilla Silver, Ruston, 1998, illustrated p.31.
Condition
The board appears to be sound. There are two areas of loss in the upper right and left corners, as a result of framing screws protruding from the other side. There is an isolated area at the centre of the right edge with fine lines cracking, with one or two further possible smaller instances elsewhere. There are one or two very minor and possible flecks of historic loss, only visible upon close inspection. There is some possible historic flattening of impasto tips. There is evidence of pinheads at the edges in places. There are two nicks in the upper right corner. There is some surface dirt and studio matter apparent. This excepting the work appears to be in very good overall condition. Please contact the department for an ultra violet inspection report. The work is held within a painted wooden slip frame. Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."