- 77
Giorgio Morandi
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Grande natura morta scura (Vitali 107)
- Image: 296 by 390mm; 11 5/8 by 15 3/8 in
- Sheet: 380 by 512mm; 15 by 20 1/8 in
Etching, 1934, a richly inked impression, first state (of two), signed and dated in pencil, numbered 23/30, published on R. M. Fabriano wove paper with the Umbria Italia watermark, with wide margins, in good condition apart from a thinned spot in the lower right margin, a few short tears at the upper sheet edge at center and right, pale light-staining
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. The signature and numbering are very slightly faded. The thinned spot at lower right margin has slight associated discoloration, and additional thinned spots are visible in the other margins when the sheet is held up to light. The tear at upper sheet edge center measures circa 5mm, with shorter nicks and tears at right and left sheet corners; all have associated skinning verso. The paper tone has slightly darkened overall due to exposure to light. There is a dark fox mark in the image verso, not showing through to the recto. Occasional handling creases are visible only in raking light.
"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."
"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."