$153,000
Emil Nolde (German, 1867-1956) Tulpen und Kakteen Signed "Nolde" l. l., identified on a label from M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York, affixed to the backing. Gouache on wove paper, sheet size 10 3/8 x 18 in. (25.4 x 45.7 cm), framed. Condition: Foxing, minor acid burn, subtle handling creases, tape hinged to backing mat. Provenance: Nolde Foundation (on consignment through M. Knoedler & Co., Inc., New York, February 16, 1967); to a private collection, purchased April 11, 1967; […]; private Massachusetts collection. Literature: M. Knoedler & Co. records, approximately 1848-1971, The Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles, Accession no. 2012.M.54, Series III. Commission Books, 1879-1973, Box 99, Commission Book No. 6, CA 7492. N.B. We thank Dr. Manfred Reuther for his kind assistance with cataloging the lot. The work was accounted for in the Nolde Stiftung Seebüll archives since 1950 as Mm 14, and a photo-expertise by Dr. Reuther accompanies the lot.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-09-19
