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Karl Hofer
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Karl Hofer
- Clown und Puppe (Clown and Doll)
- signed with the artist's monogram (lower right)
- oil on board
- 43.9 by 30.2cm., 17 1/4 by 11 7/8 in.
Provenance
Dr Richard Doetsch-Benziger, Basel
Sale: Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett, Stuttgart, 25th May 1960
Städtische Kunstsammlungen, Ludwigshafen (purchased at the above sale)
Galerie Gmurzynska, Cologne (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Dusseldorf (acquired from the above on 10th March 1975)
Thence by descent to the present owners in 2004
Sale: Stuttgarter Kunstkabinett, Stuttgart, 25th May 1960
Städtische Kunstsammlungen, Ludwigshafen (purchased at the above sale)
Galerie Gmurzynska, Cologne (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Dusseldorf (acquired from the above on 10th March 1975)
Thence by descent to the present owners in 2004
Exhibited
Ludwigshafen, Deutsche Expressionisten, 1963
Vienna, Deutsche Expressionisten aus dem Kunstbesitz der Stadt Ludwigshafen, 1964, no. 105
Vienna, Deutsche Expressionisten aus dem Kunstbesitz der Stadt Ludwigshafen, 1964, no. 105
Literature
Karl Bernhard Wohlert & Markus Eisenbeis, Karl Hofer, Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, Cologne, 2007, vol. II, no. 580, illustrated p. 120
Condition
The board is stable. UV examination reveals three fine lines of old retouching to the blue curtain in the upper left corner. The edges of the board are slightly uneven and the board is slightly warped. There are fine lines of craquelure and some areas of paint shrinkage to the black background. The surface is uneven along the right edge. There is some frame rubbing to all edges with some associated minor paint losses, predominantly to the upper edge. This work is in overall 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."