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Provenance

Galerie Vera Munro, Hamburg Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1988 Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>The work is in very good condition. There are scattered light rub marks at intervals to the extreme edges, including to the lower edge, to the lower right corner, the lower part of the right extreme edge and to the left side of the upper edge. There is a small rub mark to the top centre right of the upper right quadrant and to the lower centre of the upper edge. Light handling marks are visible around the edges, notably to the top part of the left extreme edge. <br>There is a tiny paint loss to the lower left corner and a few tiny and unobtrusive pinprick-sized media accretions scattered to the lower left and right quadrants and in a few isolated spots elsewhere. There are a few extremely fine and stable hairline cracks to the upper extreme overturn edge. The vertical drips of a surface varnish are visible throughout the composition, original to the work's execution. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light. "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."

Catalog summary

Walter Dahn Atelier signed, signed with the initials and dated 88 twice on the reverse acrylic on canvas 229 by 229cm.; 90 1/8 by 90 1/8 in. Provenance Galerie Vera Munro, Hamburg Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1988 Condition Colours:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate.<br><br>Condition:<br>The work is in very good condition. There are scattered light rub marks at intervals to the extreme edges, including to the lower edge, to the lower right corner, the lower part of the right extreme edge and to the left side of the upper edge. There is a small rub mark to the top centre right of the upper right quadrant and to the lower centre of the upper edge. Light handling marks are visible around the edges, notably to the top part of the left extreme edge. <br>There is a tiny paint loss to the lower left corner and a few tiny and unobtrusive pinprick-sized media accretions scattered to the lower left and right quadrants and in a few isolated spots elsewhere. There are a few extremely fine and stable hairline cracks to the upper extreme overturn edge. The vertical drips of a surface varnish are visible throughout the composition, original to the work's execution. No restoration is apparent under ultraviolet light. "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."