Lot 85: THOMAS RING | Spannung (Tension)

ink on paper

40.5 by 33.5cm., 16 by 13¼in.

ink on paper

The sheet of paper has been hinged at its four corners to the board (the lower left corner has been torn and is now loose) which is itself hinged to the mat along its upper edge. There is a second mat on top of this. There are partial tears in the upper left and lower right corner, one in the upper right corner with relevant small paper loss, and a tear in the lower left corner as mentioned above. The rest of the picture is in good condition and the aforementioned small tears do not affect at all the composition. The picture is in otherwise good condition and ready to hang Presented glazed in a dark wooden frame with silver slip.
"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."

Berlin, Kunstausstellung Der Sturm, August 1920
Duisburg, Lehmbruck Museum; Graz, Neue Galerie, Landesmuseum Johanneum, Thomas Ring (1892 - 1983), 1988 - 89, no. 55

By descent to the artist's son
Private collection, Trossingen (purchased from the above)