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Provenance

Otto Gerson Collection, New York Mr & Mrs Harry Lewis Winston, Michigan (acquired from the above in the 1940s) Lydia Winston Malbin Collection, New York (by descent from the above. Sold: Sotheby's, New York, 4th May 2006, lot 376) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Exhibited

Michigan, Museum of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis Winston Collection , 1951, no. 6 (titled Boats ) Michigan, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 20th Century Painting and Sculpture from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Harry L. Winston , 1955, no. 19 (titled Boats ) Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts; Richmond, The Virginia Museum of Art; San Francisco, The San Francisco Museum of Art; Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Art Institute, Collecting Modern Art. Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis Winston, 1957, no. 40 (titled Boats ) Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts, American Paintings and Drawings from Michigan Collections , 1962, no. 127 (titled Boats ) Condition Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, and hinged to the mount in two places on the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained. There is one artist's pinhole to each corner. There is a very small nick to the upper left corner. There is a minuscule discolouration to the lower left corner. There are two very minor abrasions to the upper edge of the verso, relating to a previous mounting. 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." Catalogue Note Achim Moeller has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work, which is to be included in the archives of Lyonel Feininger watercolours and drawings.

Catalog summary

Description Lyonel Feininger Becalmed signed Feininger (lower left), titled (lower centre) and dated 25. viii. 43 (lower right) watercolour and pen and ink on paper 31.1 by 47.9cm., 12 1/4 by 18 7/8 in. Executed on 25th August 1943. Provenance Otto Gerson Collection, New York Mr & Mrs Harry Lewis Winston, Michigan (acquired from the above in the 1940s) Lydia Winston Malbin Collection, New York (by descent from the above. Sold: Sotheby's, New York, 4th May 2006, lot 376) Purchased at the above sale by the present owner Exhibited Michigan, Museum of Cranbrook Academy of Art, Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis Winston Collection , 1951, no. 6 (titled Boats ) Michigan, University of Michigan Museum of Art, 20th Century Painting and Sculpture from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Harry L. Winston , 1955, no. 19 (titled Boats ) Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts; Richmond, The Virginia Museum of Art; San Francisco, The San Francisco Museum of Art; Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Art Institute, Collecting Modern Art. Paintings, Sculpture and Drawings from the Collection of Mr and Mrs Harry Lewis Winston, 1957, no. 40 (titled Boats ) Detroit, Detroit Institute of Arts, American Paintings and Drawings from Michigan Collections , 1962, no. 127 (titled Boats ) Condition Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down, and hinged to the mount in two places on the upper edge. The sheet is slightly time-stained. There is one artist's pinhole to each corner. There is a very small nick to the upper left corner. There is a minuscule discolouration to the lower left corner. There are two very minor abrasions to the upper edge of the verso, relating to a previous mounting. 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." Catalogue Note Achim Moeller has kindly confirmed the authenticity of this work, which is to be included in the archives of Lyonel Feininger watercolours and drawings.