LOT DETAILS
Materials:
Oil on canvas
Size Notes:
29.50 by 33.50 in.
Markings:
Signed with the initialsCH.(lower right)
Condition:
The canvas is not lined. . There is shrinkage to the paint, most notably to the centre and lower right of the composition. There is evidence of frame rubbing to all four sides with associated paint loss, which is not visible when framed. Under UV-light, there is no inpainting apparent. The 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Exhibited:
Berlin, Paul Cassirer, ; Sonderausstellung Karl Hofer, 1914, no. 23;
Dusseldorf, Kunstverein für die Rheinlande und Westfalen, ; Sammlung Wilhelm Buller, 1955, no. 122 (titled ; Erwachendes Paar and dated before; 1924)
Literature:
Karl Scheffler, "Karl Hofer," in ; Kunst und Künstler, Berlin, 1913, illustrated p. 461;
Jaroslaw Leshko, "Oskar Kokoschka's 'The Tempest,'" in ; Arts Magazine, New York, 1977-78, no. 5, illustrated fig. 22;
; Karl Hofer 1878-1955 (exhibition catalogue), Staatliche Kunsthalle, Berlin & Badischer Kunstverein, Karlsruhe, 1978, illustrated p. 75;
Theodor Reinhart, ; Karl Hofer/Theodor Reinhart. Maler und Mäzen, Berlin, 1989, illustrated p. 343;
Karl Bernhard Wohlert & Markus Eisenbeis, ; Karl Hofer, Werkverzeichnis der Gemälde, vol. II, Cologne, 2007, no. 289, illustrated in color p. 56
Provenance:
Hedwig & Wilhem Buller, Duisburg; <br>Private Collection, Germany (and sold: Sotheby's, London, June 29, 1994, lot 203); <br>Acquired at the above sale