Hans Berger (1882-1977) - Autoritratto

Hans Berger (1882-1977) - Self-portrait

Details of the work
Artist: Hans Berger (1882-1977), an important and renowned figure in Swiss art.
Subject: Self-portrait. An intense and swift execution that captures the features of a mature face, with the characteristic headdress.
Technique: Drawing (pencil/charcoal) on paper.
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist at the bottom right ("Berger").
Sheet view/dimensions: 27 x 20 cm (dimensions deduced from the pencil annotation on the back of the board).

Condition
Work: The drawing is in good conservation condition. The paper shows a natural and fascinating patina of time with a slight and uniform yellowing, a characteristic that attests to its authenticity and period.

Provenance and Historical Details
The work boasts excellent Swiss provenance. On the reverse is stamped in ink the historic Geneva frame shop stamp "B. BERTOSSA - Cadres, Glaces" located in Geneva. This label contextually situates the piece historically. There is also an old archive number ("51245"), typical of private collections or historic galleries.

The frame, if visible in the photo, is included in the lot as a pure gift from me and is not part of the sale; it does not determine the value and, due to its delicacy, is not insured. Consequently, any defects already present on the frame are not reported and any damage to it during transport will not be taken into account for claims or returns.

Shipping and Customs notes
The item will be shipped from Geneva, Switzerland. For this reason, delivery times to EU countries may be slightly longer than usual due to standard customs procedures.

I would also remind you that, since Switzerland is outside the EU customs area, import duties, local VAT, and customs tariffs are completely the buyer's responsibility and will be collected by your country’s authorities upon delivery. I advise you to inform yourself in advance to avoid surprises. Alternatively, if you have the possibility, pickup in person in Geneva is always the option I prefer and strongly recommend, as it will eliminate shipping costs and ensure maximum security for the artwork. If shipping is chosen, I will do my best to package it to protect the painting during transit."