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Alexej von Jawlensky
Estimate
90,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Alexej von Jawlensky
- Variation: Vorwinter II (Variation: Early Winter II)
- signed with the artist's monogram (lower right); signed A. Jawlensky, dated 1916 and numbered N. 62 on the reverse
- oil on linen-finish paper laid down on board
- 35.8 by 27.2cm., 14 by 10 5/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in August 1968)
Greta Garbo (acquired from the above on 16th March 1968; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 14th November 1990, lot 381)
Ewald Rathke, Frankfurt (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, Europe
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in July 2007
Dalzell Hatfield Galleries, Los Angeles (acquired from the above in August 1968)
Greta Garbo (acquired from the above on 16th March 1968; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 14th November 1990, lot 381)
Ewald Rathke, Frankfurt (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, Europe
Bequeathed from the above to the present owner in July 2007
Exhibited
Munich, Städtische Galerie im Lenbachaus, Alexej Jawlensky, 1964, no. 87
Wiesbaden, Museum Wiesbaden, Alexej von Jawlensky zum 50. Todestag, Gemälde und Graphiken, 1991, no. 96, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Wiesbaden, Museum Wiesbaden, Alexej von Jawlensky zum 50. Todestag, Gemälde und Graphiken, 1991, no. 96, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Clemens Weiler, Alexej Jawlensky, Cologne, 1959, no. 624, illustrated p. 271
Clemens Weiler, A. Jawlensky, Köpfe, Gesichter, Meditationen, Hanau, 1970, no. 1212
Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky & Angelica Jawlensky-Bianconi, Alexej von Jawlensky: Catalogue raisonné of the Oil Paintings, 1914-1933, London, 1992, vol. II, no. 791, illustrated p. 133
Clemens Weiler, A. Jawlensky, Köpfe, Gesichter, Meditationen, Hanau, 1970, no. 1212
Maria Jawlensky, Lucia Pieroni-Jawlensky & Angelica Jawlensky-Bianconi, Alexej von Jawlensky: Catalogue raisonné of the Oil Paintings, 1914-1933, London, 1992, vol. II, no. 791, illustrated p. 133
Condition
The board is stable. UV examination reveals no signs of retouching. There is some minor frame rubbing in places with associated paint loss. There are artist's pinholes in places around the edges. There is a very minor spot of paint loss to the green pigment at the centre of the composition and tiny scuffs to the pink pigment to the upper centre of the composition. This work is in overall very 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."
Catalogue Note
Variation: Vorwinter II was formerly in the collection of the legendary movie actress Greta Garbo (1905-90), star of films such as Flesh and the Devil and Anna Christie. Nominated for three Academy Awards, she retired from acting at the age of thirty-five. Following her retirement she built up an extensive art collection which included works by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Kees van Dongen and Alexej von Jawlensky.