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Erich Heckel
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Erich Heckel
- Frau am Strand (Woman on the Beach)
- signed Erich Heckel and dated 19 (lower right) and titled (lower left)
- gouache, watercolour and charcoal on paper laid down on board
- 50.6 by 67.2cm., 19 7/8 by 26 1/2 in.
Provenance
Ernesto F. Blohm, Germany (acquired in 1923)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1986
Thence by descent to the present owner in 1986
Exhibited
Caracas, Asociación Cultural Humboldt, Expresionismo en alemania, 1959, no. 8, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on board; the board is stable. All four edges are deckled and there are artist's pinholes to all four corners. There is a tear to the right part of the upper edge (approx. 4cm. long) and there are two repaired tears to the centre of the lower edge, the longest of which is approx. 16cm. (not visible to the recto). There are scattered flattened creases and some faint spots of foxing, predominately to the lower left corner. This work is in overall fairly 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."