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Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
- El Quijote, leído por Camilo José Cela. Valencia: Rembrandt Ediciones, 1979
- Paper
large 4to (395 x 355mm.), copy number 251 from a limited edition of 355 copies, one of 300 copies for sale, 160 etched plates, each signed by the artist and with limitation 251/300, some printed with multiple plate images superimposed, vignettes in text, loose as issued in 4 folding vellum boxes, upper side of box for volume 4 splitting
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."
Catalogue Note
Eberhard Schlotter used line, aquatint and varying colours to produce vivid superimposed images reflecting the real and imaginary worlds of Don Quixote.