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A. R. Penck
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- A. R. Penck
- Standart - Untergrund - Information
- The book, 1971, signed, titled and dated August 1971 in ink, 50 pages of original watercolours, in good condition
- Overall size: 29,3 by 21 cm.
Provenance
Galerie Michael Werner, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present oꩲwner in November 1971
Exhibited
Krefeld, Museum Haus Lange, Zeichen als Verständigung: A.R. Penck - Bücher und Bilder, 1971, no 20
Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre, 1983-84, no. 268
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue are fairly accurate
Condition: There are media specks along the upper edge of the front cover which is not shown in the catalogue. The blue of the first pages of the book including the cover are less intense and are tending more towards the darker yellowish blue due to ageing. A water stain at the lower right corner is visible from page 32 to 50. Two horizontal cracks are visible in the spine around the stapler area.
"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."