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Provenance

Dalzell Hatfield Gallery, Los Angeles Private Collection, Houston (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 30th September 1999, lot 78) Sale: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 8th December 2001, lot 573 Galerie Stefan Roepke, Cologne Acquired by the present owner in 2002 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to the mount at intermittent points along the upper and lower edges and is floating in its mount. The sheet is lightly time-stained and there is a further area of discolouration at the centre of the lower and upper edges, possibly corresponding to the removal of former old framer’s tape. There are artist pinholes in all four corners and the sheet is gently undulating. This work is in overall very 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 Regatta signed Feininger (lower left), dated 1943 and titled (lower right) watercolour, pen and ink and wash on paper 28.5 by 48cm., 11 1/4 by 19in. Executed in 1943. Provenance Dalzell Hatfield Gallery, Los Angeles Private Collection, Houston (sale: Sotheby's, New York, 30th September 1999, lot 78) Sale: Hauswedell & Nolte, Hamburg, 8th December 2001, lot 573 Galerie Stefan Roepke, Cologne Acquired by the present owner in 2002 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to the mount at intermittent points along the upper and lower edges and is floating in its mount. The sheet is lightly time-stained and there is a further area of discolouration at the centre of the lower and upper edges, possibly corresponding to the removal of former old framer’s tape. There are artist pinholes in all four corners and the sheet is gently undulating. This work is in overall very 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."