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Paula Modersohn-Becker

Dresden 1876 – 1907 Worpswede

”Sitzendes Kind ”. Circa 1900/02

Drypoint in brown on paper. 8,4 × 12 cm (27,3 × 33 cm) (3 ¼ × 4 ¾ in. (10 ¾ × 13 in.)).
This picture shows the following artwork: Paula Modersohn-Becker. ”Sitzendes Kind ”. Circa 1900/02.

Estimate:

EUR 1,500

 

- 2,000

Sold for:

4,572 EUR (incl. premium)

Timed Auctions 2026

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

Information

Drypoint in brown on paper. 8,4 × 12 cm (27,3 × 33 cm) (3 ¼ × 4 ¾ in. (10 ¾ × 13 in.)). Signed and inscribed by Otto Modersohn, the artist's widower: f[ür] P. Modersohn-Becker. Catalogue raisonné: Werner 9 (after b). Posthumous print.

Condition Report: Fine, harmonious overall appearance. The sheet edges without tears or losses. The paper in the mat window slightly time stained. At the lower left edge, one faint surface scuff mark and, in the lower edge left of the centre, one faint pressure mark. Isolated, minuscule light brown pinpoint foxing and, in each upper corner, slight yellowish pinpoint discolouration. On the reverse, the paper time stained. At the lower edge in the centre as well as in the upper corners, remnants of various paper mountings. In the upper corners mounted with paper adhesive strips onto the support cardboard

Walter Bauer, Fulda (thence by descent to the present owner)

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