Max Beckmann
Tamerlan , 1923 (Executed)
Lot #22 |
2024-06-05 |
Sotheby's, Cologne
Modern & Contemporary Art including Prints
Category:
Drawing
Estimate:
EUR 10,000 - 15,000 (currency of sale)
USD 10,872 - 16,308 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Sotheby's
Auction number: DE2420
Auction name: Modern & Contemporary Art including Prints
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: Cologne
Start date: 2024-06-05
End date: 2024-06-12
Currency: EUR
Source:
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: 19th Century Russian Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 395 by 200 mm. 15½ by 7⅞ in.
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
39.37
Width In Centimeters:
20.003
Height In Inches:
15.5
Width In Inches:
7.875
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Edition: 60
Edition notes: Edition 46/60.
Year notes: Executed in 1923.
Literature
Hofmaier 284B Catalogue note The title Tamerlan very probably refers to an establishment in Berlin that was owned by Russian emigrants. After the Revolution many Russians moved to Germany and especially to Berlin. Tamerlan was the name of a Mongolian ruler (1336 - 1405) who conquered lands in present Turkey, Iran, India and the Russian Caucasus. (see Hofmaier p. 704) Additional Notices & Disclaimers Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.
Catalog summary
Max Beckmann 1884 - 1950 Tamerlan signed in pencil and numbered 46/60 drypoint on laid paper image: 395 by 200 mm. 15½ by 7⅞ in. sheet: 580 by 435 mm. 22⅞ by 17⅛ in. Executed in 1923; this impression is number 46 from the edition of 60 plus two known trial proofs, published by Paul Cassirer in 1924. _________________________________________________________ Max Beckmann 1884 - 1950 Tamerlan signiert mit Bleistift und nummeriert 46/60 Kaltnadelradierung auf Bütten Bildmaß: 395 by 200 mm Blattmaß: 580 by 435 mm Entstanden 1923; dieser Abzug ist Nummer 46 aus der Auflage von 60 Exemplaren sowie zwei bekannten Probedrucken, herausgegeben 1924 von Paul Cassirer. Please note that the description of the “VAT reduced rate” symbol (double dagger) applicable to this lot should read as follows: “ Germany - The Hammer Price and the Buyer’s Premium will be subject to import VAT at the reduced rate, currently 7%. This tax will be charged to the Buyer who may be able to claim a refund of this additional expense if the property is exported outside the European Union .” Saleroom notice Please note the amendment of the VAT reduced rate symbol (double dagger) in the lot description. Literature Hofmaier 284B Catalogue note The title Tamerlan very probably refers to an establishment in Berlin that was owned by Russian emigrants. After the Revolution many Russians moved to Germany and especially to Berlin. Tamerlan was the name of a Mongolian ruler (1336 - 1405) who conquered lands in present Turkey, Iran, India and the Russian Caucasus. (see Hofmaier p. 704) Additional Notices & Disclaimers Please note that Condition 12 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers is not applicable to this lot.