Lot 240A
  • 240A

Francisco de Goya y Lucientes

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Francisco de Goya
  • Los Caprichos (D. 38-117; H. 36-115)
Etchings with aquatint, 1799, the set of 80 plates, from the 10th edition of 1918-28, published by the Real Academia, Madrid, many good impressions, printed in light sepia ink, on laid José Guarro paper with the Goya Portrait watermark, with wide margins, plates 1-10 loose, some plates with foxing, bound in green cloth gilt, rubbed

Condition

As catalogued
"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."

Catalogue Note

The tenth edition was thought by Harris to be the most well-printed after the fourth.