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William Blake
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- William Blake
- The Ecchoing Green: Both Plates (Bindman 53-54; Bentley 6-7)
- etching
- first 110 by 70 mm 4 5/8 by 2 3/4 in; second 110 by 67 mm 4 5/8 by 2 5/8 in
- first sheet 200 by 142 mm 7 7/8 by 5 5/8 in; second sheet 209 by 148 mm 8 1/2 by 5 7/8 in
Two relief etchings printed in light brown with extensive hand-coloring in watercolor, additions in pen and black ink and highlighted in shell gold, c. 1800-03, numbered 5 and 6 respectively in gray ink in upper right margins, on wove paper, the second with a partial Buttanshaw watermark
Condition
The prints are in good condition, both with wide margins, and fresh colors, a window of very pale light-stain surrounds the images (mainly visible on verso), other pale discolorations in margins.
Minor imperfections in the individual plates are as follows:
The first plate with the deckle edge below and right, stitching hole visible in left margin, partly filled-in, some pale fox marks, bottom left corner slightly skinned on verso.
The second plate with stitching holes visible at left, filled-in, a little pale foxing.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.