Details

Provenance

Dr. Karl Gerh. Schmidt, Hof Acquired from the above by the present owner in June 1973

Exhibited

Krefeld, Museum Haus Lange, Jiri Kolar , 1973, no. 97-148 Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre , 1983-84, p. 233, no. 201 Condition The works are in good condition unless stated here. <br>Works no. 6, 8,11 and 13 are missing.<br><br>Work no. 14: A small piece of paper sticks out approx. 25 cm from the left and 7 cm from the upper edge but still attached to the wooden plate.<br>Work no. 29: The threedimensional object wich might have been attached to the hook is missing.<br>Work no. 38: The threedimenisonal object is loose.<br>Work no. 40: The threedimensional saw shoes signs of rust on the sawblade.<br>Work no. 49: The left button is missing.<br>Work no. 51: The threedimensional knife is newly attached to the middle plate.<br>Work no. 52: There are some small holes in the red and blue striped cloth which are maybe the work of clothes moths. "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 Illustrated no.   1 Stets geteilte Welt no. 27 Schreitender Turm no. 32 Zielscheibe für das Leben no. 33 Der Vertrag no. 40 Stets sägt sich jemand den Ast unter sich weg - Amen no. 51 Fahne des Königreichs der Köche

Catalog summary

Jiri Kolar Tagebuch each signed with the monogram and dated 70 papercollage, fabric and objects on wood each 102 by 71 cm. (48) The present lot is incomplete as the whole work contains 52 pieces. Provenance Dr. Karl Gerh. Schmidt, Hof Acquired from the above by the present owner in June 1973 Exhibited Krefeld, Museum Haus Lange, Jiri Kolar , 1973, no. 97-148 Krefeld, Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, Sammlung Helga und Walther Lauffs - Amerikanische und europäische Kunst der sechziger und siebziger Jahre , 1983-84, p. 233, no. 201 Condition The works are in good condition unless stated here. <br>Works no. 6, 8,11 and 13 are missing.<br><br>Work no. 14: A small piece of paper sticks out approx. 25 cm from the left and 7 cm from the upper edge but still attached to the wooden plate.<br>Work no. 29: The threedimensional object wich might have been attached to the hook is missing.<br>Work no. 38: The threedimenisonal object is loose.<br>Work no. 40: The threedimensional saw shoes signs of rust on the sawblade.<br>Work no. 49: The left button is missing.<br>Work no. 51: The threedimensional knife is newly attached to the middle plate.<br>Work no. 52: There are some small holes in the red and blue striped cloth which are maybe the work of clothes moths. "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 Illustrated no.   1 Stets geteilte Welt no. 27 Schreitender Turm no. 32 Zielscheibe für das Leben no. 33 Der Vertrag no. 40 Stets sägt sich jemand den Ast unter sich weg - Amen no. 51 Fahne des Königreichs der Köche