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Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
- Portrait Dodo (Frauenportrait mit aufgestütztem Arm) (Portrait Dodo (Portrait of a Woman Leaning on her Arm))
- signed E L Kirchner and dated 04 on the reverse
- pencil on paper
- 42.6 by 32.1cm., 16 3/4 by 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Galerie Nierendorf, Berlin (acquired in 1961)
Galerie Theo Hill, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1964
Galerie Nierendorf, Berlin (acquired in 1961)
Galerie Theo Hill, Cologne
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 1964
Exhibited
Berlin, Galerie Nierendorf, E. L. Kirchner. Aquarelle, Pastelle, Handzeichnungen, 1962, no. 95, illustrated in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on buff wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at the upper two corners and floating in the mount. The sheet is slightly time-stained. The lower edge is unevenly cut. There are some light creases at the lower left corner and a further faint crease at the upper left edge. There is a repaired tear visible at the lower right corner, and there are some scattered faint spots of foxing in places to the composition. 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."