Lot 27
  • 27

Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • Francisco de Goya
  • El Diestrísimo Estudiante De Falces, Embozado Burla Al Toro Con Sus Quiebros; El Esforzado Rendon Picando un Toro, De Cuya Suerte murió En La Plaza De Madrid; La Desgraciada Muerte de Pepe Illo En La Plaza De Madrid (D. 237, 251, 256; H. 217, 231, 236)
  • Etching with aquatint on paper
  • Each circa 250 by 350mm; 9 7/8 by 13¾in
Etchings with aquatint, three plates from La Tauromaquia, 1816, very good impressions of the first edition, on laid paper, H. 231 with No 1

Condition

With margins, H. 217 fox marks and light-staining, thin areas along lower edge of sheet away from the image. H. 231 pale fox marks and some mount-staining and light surface dirt along edges of sheet. H. 236 pale fox marks, some mount-staining and a few handling creases.
"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."