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KOKOSCHKA, AUTOGRAPH DRAWING INSCRIBED TO RUDOLF STEINBOECK, 1973
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Autograph drawing signed ("Oskar Kokoschka") and inscribed to the actor and director Rudolf Steinboeck
being a drawing of turtle and a sun with human features, executed in black pen, with an autograph inscription ("Ein langes glückliches Leben wünscht Rudi Steinboeck... Euer Oskar Kokoschka") 1 page, c.298 x 210mm., no place, 1973, some light creasing, light browning to edges
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"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
The recipient of the drawing in 1973 was the actor and director Rudolf Steinboeck (1908-1996), who some years before had directed a cycle of plays by Ferdinand Raimund with stage sets by Kokoschka.