Details

Provenance

Galerie Ursula Lichter, Frankfurt am Main Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970

Exhibited

Frankfurt am Main, Galerie Ursula Lichter, Gotthard Graubner , 1970 Frankfurt am Main, Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut, Das Städel zeigt: Beispiele aus der Sammlung Lenz, Kronberg, 1974-75, n.p., no. 20, illustrated Salzburg, Museum Carolino Augusteum, Bilder und Objekte aus der Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Eine europäische Bewegung , 1985 Moscow, Zentrales Künstlerhaus, Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Eine europäische Bewegung in der bildenden Kunst von 1958 bis heute, 1989 Zagreb, Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst, ZERO. Die europäische Vision - 1958 bis heute. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg , 2004, p. 72, illustrated

Literature

Anna and Gerhard Lenz with Ulrike Bleicker-Honisch, Epoche Zero. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Leben in Kunst , Vol. I, Ostfildern 2009, p. 185, no. GRB-04, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly cooler in the original and the illustration fails to convey fully the three-dimensionality of the surface.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a very small and minor rub mark to the extreme tip of the bottom left corner, one towards the right centre of the top overturn edge, and several minor spots of media accretion in places to the surface. 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

Gotthard Schuh Kauri Blau signed, titled and dated 1968 on the reverse painted foam cushion covered with nylon on canvas 130 by 110cm. 51 1/8 by 43 1/4 in. Provenance Galerie Ursula Lichter, Frankfurt am Main Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 1970 Exhibited Frankfurt am Main, Galerie Ursula Lichter, Gotthard Graubner , 1970 Frankfurt am Main, Städtische Galerie im Städelschen Kunstinstitut, Das Städel zeigt: Beispiele aus der Sammlung Lenz, Kronberg, 1974-75, n.p., no. 20, illustrated Salzburg, Museum Carolino Augusteum, Bilder und Objekte aus der Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Eine europäische Bewegung , 1985 Moscow, Zentrales Künstlerhaus, Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Eine europäische Bewegung in der bildenden Kunst von 1958 bis heute, 1989 Zagreb, Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst, ZERO. Die europäische Vision - 1958 bis heute. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg , 2004, p. 72, illustrated Literature Anna and Gerhard Lenz with Ulrike Bleicker-Honisch, Epoche Zero. Sammlung Lenz Schönberg. Leben in Kunst , Vol. I, Ostfildern 2009, p. 185, no. GRB-04, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate although the overall tonality is slightly cooler in the original and the illustration fails to convey fully the three-dimensionality of the surface.<br><br>Condition: This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals a very small and minor rub mark to the extreme tip of the bottom left corner, one towards the right centre of the top overturn edge, and several minor spots of media accretion in places to the surface. 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."