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William Straube

Berlin 1871 – 1954 Neufach on Lake Constance

”Im Varieté VII (Zwei Tänzerinnen)”. Circa 1922/23

Pastel crayon on brownish paper (from a sketch book). 45,5 × 31,4 cm (17 ⅞ × 12 ⅜ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork: William Straube. ”Im Varieté VII (Zwei Tänzerinnen)”. Circa 1922/23.

Estimate:

EUR 1,200

 

- 1,500

Sold for:

1,651 EUR (incl. premium)

Timed Auctions 2026

Online Only Modern & Contemporary Art, 19.12.25 – 11.1.26, Sunday, 11.01.2026

Information

Pastel crayon on brownish paper (from a sketch book). 45,5 × 31,4 cm (17 ⅞ × 12 ⅜ in.). Signed in pencil lower right: W Straube. On the backing of the frame with a typographically printed label with work information of Kunstmuseum Ahlen. Framed

Condition Report: Fine, harmonious overall appearance. The colours fresh and vibrant. In the upper left and the lower right corner, each a small loss (1 x 0,7 cm/2 x 1,5 cm); both backed with paper by the artist. Along the sheet edges, isolated minuscule losses and tears; at the right edge below the centre, one short edge tear (1,3 cm). The paper slightly wavy due to the artist's technique and mounting. At the lower left edge, several diagonal handling creases (up to 19 cm) as well as one diagonal crease (33,5 cm) running from the left edge of the sheet above the centre to the upper right corner; not impacting to the overall appearance. In the upper right corner, one hairline surface scratch (1,5 cm) and in the lower right area of the sheet a light, vertical scuff mark. On the reverse, in the corners firmly mounted onto the support cardboard

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