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Helene Schjerfbeck
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Helene Schjerfbeck
- Inez, en face
- signed with initials HS centre right
- charcoal on paper
- 46 by 38cm., 18 by 15in.
Provenance
Gösta Stenman, Stockholm (no. 5💙273 in Gösta Stenman's catalogue)
Exhibited
Helsinki, Amos Andersons Konstmuseum, 1995, n.n.
Sundsvall, Sundsvalls Museum, Helene Schjerfbeck. Teckningar och akvareller, 1994−1995, n.n.
Göteborg, Göteborgs Konstmuseum, Helene Schjerfbeck. Teckningar, 1994, n.n.
Stockholm, Galleri Axlund, 1994
Literature
H. Ahtela (Einar Reuter), Helena Schjerfbeck, Helsinki, 1953, no. 957
Lena Holger, Helene Schjerfbeck, Teckningar och akvareller, Stockholm, 1994, p. 90-91, mentioned & illustrated (dated 1945)
Condition
Unexamined out of frame and under glass, apart from two faint and soft handling creases, to the centre of the extreme right and lower edges, the sheet is in very good, clean condition. This work is on overall very good condition, with a fresh, clean surface and strong contrasts. Held in a decorative, black and gold-painted moulded plaster and wood frame, under glass.
"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
Executed in 1944.