Details

Provenance

Galerie Crone, Berlin Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005

Exhibited

Berlin, Galerie Crone, Almut Heise , 2005, pp. 16-17, illustrated in colour Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda, Neue Malerei , 2006, pp. 66-67, illustrated in colour

Literature

Exhibition Catalogue, Berlin, Galerie Crone, Almut Heise , 2010, p. 4, illustration in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is lighter and brighter in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals very minor wear to the lower left and right corner tips of the centre and right canvases. There is a short hairline crack, approximately 6cm. long, on the pink background towards the centre of the composition of the left canvas. No restoration is apparent when examined 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

Almut Heise Weihnachtsbild (i) signed, titled and dated 2000-02 on the reverse (ii) signed, titled and dated 2000-02 on the reverse oil on canvas, in three parts (i) - (iii) 220 by 60cm.; 86 5/8 by 23 5/8 in. (ii) 220 by 120cm.; 86 5/8 by 47 1/4 in. Linke Tafel rückseitig bezeichnet auf Leinwand: "WEIHNACHTSBILD", 2000-02 f Linker Flügel f Almut Heise Mittlere Tafel rückseitig bezeichnet auf Leinwand: "WEIHNACHTSBILD", 2000-02 f Mittelteil f Almut heise Rechte Tafel ohne Bezeichnung 3 Tafeln, linke Tafel: 220 x 60 cm, mittlere Tafel: 220 x 120 cm , rechte Tafel: 220 x 60 cm Provenance Galerie Crone, Berlin Acquired directly from the above by the present owner in 2005 Exhibited Berlin, Galerie Crone, Almut Heise , 2005, pp. 16-17, illustrated in colour Baden-Baden, Museum Frieder Burda, Neue Malerei , 2006, pp. 66-67, illustrated in colour Literature Exhibition Catalogue, Berlin, Galerie Crone, Almut Heise , 2010, p. 4, illustration in colour Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality is lighter and brighter in the original.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Close inspection reveals very minor wear to the lower left and right corner tips of the centre and right canvases. There is a short hairline crack, approximately 6cm. long, on the pink background towards the centre of the composition of the left canvas. No restoration is apparent when examined 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."