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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Schnellzug: Zwei Personen im Gespräch (Express Train: Two Men in Conversation)
- pen and ink on paper
- 16 by 21.7cm., 6 1/4 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie Theo Hill, Cologne
Acquired by the present owner in 1964
Acquired by the present owner in 1964
Literature
Gustav Schiefler, Die Graphik Ernst Ludwig Kirchners, 1917-1927, Berlin, 1931, vol. II, illustrated p. 468
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount with picture corners and floating in the mount. The edges of the sheet are slightly unevenly cut and the sheet is slightly time stained. There is a spot of foxing to the lower right corner. There is a small very faint liquid stain towards the lower left corner. There is a flattened crease along the left edge and a very minor nick to the lower part of the right 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."