Sale: 447 / Modern Art II, June 08. 2017 in Munich Lot 10

 

10
Hermann Max Pechstein
Ruderer, Um 1914.
Pen and India ink drawing
Estimate:
€ 3,000 / $ 3,240
Sold:
€ 5,250 / $ 5,670

(incl. surcharge)
Ruderer. Um 1914.
Pen and India ink drawing.
Lower right signed. 28.5 x 22.5 cm (11.2 x 8.8 in), size of sheet.
An almost identical study of this motif can be found in Pechstein's travelog of his South Sea journey, with an entry from 26 May 1914: "Unser Kurs ist jetzt direkt von Westen anch Osten, schönes klares Wetter / Temperatur bleibt um 30 % [sic!] Celsius [..]" (cf. Soika, vol. I, p. 65, illu. 3. 2.). [JS].

We are grateful to Alexander Pechstein, Dobersdorf, for his kind expert advice.

PROVENANCE: Collection Kasimir Hagen, Cologne (Lugt 4794 and 4795; verso with collector stamps).




10
Hermann Max Pechstein
Ruderer, Um 1914.
Pen and India ink drawing
Estimate:
€ 3,000 / $ 3,240
Sold:
€ 5,250 / $ 5,670

(incl. surcharge)