Details

Provenance

Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) Private Collection, United States Thence by descent to the present owner

Exhibited

New York, Galerie Chalette, Adolf Fleischmann , 1960

Literature

Rolf Wedewer, Adolf Fleischmann , Ostfildern 1976, p. 203, no. 242, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the reds in the original are more vibrant.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals minor wear to all corner tips. There are two small spots of loss, one to the left edge approximately 25cm. from the upper left corner which is visible in the catalogue illustration, and another one towards the right edge to the upper part of the white stripe. "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

Adolf Fleischmann Composition No. 131X signed, titled and dated 1959 on the reverse oil on canvas 99.1 by 78.7cm.; 39 by 31in. Provenance Private Collection (acquired directly from the artist) Private Collection, United States Thence by descent to the present owner Exhibited New York, Galerie Chalette, Adolf Fleischmann , 1960 Literature Rolf Wedewer, Adolf Fleischmann , Ostfildern 1976, p. 203, no. 242, illustrated Condition Colour:<br>The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the reds in the original are more vibrant.<br><br>Condition:<br>This work is in very good condition. Very close inspection reveals minor wear to all corner tips. There are two small spots of loss, one to the left edge approximately 25cm. from the upper left corner which is visible in the catalogue illustration, and another one towards the right edge to the upper part of the white stripe. "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."