Wednesday 29 November 2023
Benno Schotz, Estonian/Scottish 1891-1984 - Head of a woman; plaster, signed and dated on the...
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Description
Benno Schotz,
Estonian/Scottish 1891-1984 -
Head of a woman;
plaster, signed and dated on the reverse 'Benno Schotz 1920', H23 x W18 x D20 cm (ARR)
Provenance:
The Property of the Late Reverend John Watson (1939-2019)
Note:
the artist studied in Germany, but immigrated to Scotland in 1912, becoming a leading artist in the country, teaching figures such as Hannah Frank and Inge King, and his home becoming a focus for other refugees like Jankel Adler and Josef Herman.
A large number of his works are on public display in Scotland including at religious sites such as Kelingrove Park, Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum and the People's Palace, Glasgow.
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
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ARR is capped at £12,500
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