Details

Provenance

Buchholz Gallery (Curt Valentin), New York Maurice Stuart, Chicago Harry and Maribel G. Blum Foundation, United States Sale: Villa Grisebach Auktionen, Berlin, 29th May 1992, lot 65 Galerie Neher, Essen (purchased at the above sale) Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004

Exhibited

Berlin, Neue Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin & Munich, Haus der Kunst, Lyonel Feininger, von Gelmeroda nach Manhattan, Retrospektive der Gemälde , 1998-99, no. 118, illustrated in colour in the catalogue

Literature

Hans Hess, Lyonel Feininger , London, 1961, no. 496, illustrated p. 296 Condition The canvas is not lined and there are no signs of retouching visible under UV light. Apart from some stable lines of craquelure to the canvas, predominately associated with the stretcher, and mainly to the left, right and upper edges, this work is in 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."

Catalog summary

Lyonel Feininger DUNES signed Feininger (lower left) oil on canvas 46.2 by 76.3cm., 18 1/4 by 30 1/4 in. Provenance Buchholz Gallery (Curt Valentin), New York Maurice Stuart, Chicago Harry and Maribel G. Blum Foundation, United States Sale: Villa Grisebach Auktionen, Berlin, 29th May 1992, lot 65 Galerie Neher, Essen (purchased at the above sale) Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2004 Exhibited Berlin, Neue Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin & Munich, Haus der Kunst, Lyonel Feininger, von Gelmeroda nach Manhattan, Retrospektive der Gemälde , 1998-99, no. 118, illustrated in colour in the catalogue Literature Hans Hess, Lyonel Feininger , London, 1961, no. 496, illustrated p. 296 Condition The canvas is not lined and there are no signs of retouching visible under UV light. Apart from some stable lines of craquelure to the canvas, predominately associated with the stretcher, and mainly to the left, right and upper edges, this work is in 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."