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Christian Rohlfs
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Christian Rohlfs
- Männlicher Rückenakt (Male nude, back view)
- signed C.R and dated 5 (lower right)
- oil on canvas
- 72.6 by 49.8cm., 30 by 19⅝in.
Provenance
F. Bahlmann, Dortmund
Ludwig Roselius, Bremen
Galerie Vömel, Düsseldorf (acquired from the above in 1974)
Private Collection, Hamburg
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 7th June 1984, lot 62
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Ludwig Roselius, Bremen
Galerie Vömel, Düsseldorf (acquired from the above in 1974)
Private Collection, Hamburg
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 7th June 1984, lot 62
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Cologne, Galerie Vömel Düsseldorf, Westdeutsche Kunstmesse, 1975, no. 17, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Paul Vogt, Christian Rohlfs: Œuvre-Katalog der Gemälde, Recklinghausen, 1978, no. 369, illustrated n.p.
Condition
Canvas is not lined and there appears to be no evidence of retouching visible under ultraviolet light. There is some paint loss visible towards the upper right corner and in places along the extreme left edge. There is some shrinkage to the thicker pink pigments, which appear to be stable. Overall this work is in 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."