The James Isidor Kaiser Estate Part II - Important Old Masters, Decorative Art from the 15th-19th Centuries and a Magnificent Clock Collection

ברונו שולץ (1892-1942), הילדה והגמדים מתוך הספר Book of Idolatry

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Start price: $3,600

Estimated price: $10,000 - $20,000

Buyer's premium: 22%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

pencil on paper

A rare and important preparation for the etching (illustration for the book) under this name 

 1920

Signed and dated 1920 (lower right).

Provenance: Private collection.

Notes: The drawings are adhered along their edges to acidic backing board and window mount, and as such concealing the paper margins. Removal of the mount in order to release and expose the drawing paper is complex but possible, and is also advisable due to the acidic nature of these materials. Treatment of the paper support will only be attainable once removed from mount.

Noa Cahaner McManus – paper conservator

Hammersite is prepared to offer the the service (not including payment) of removing the passe-partout by the paper conservator as above