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Mel Ramos
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Mel Ramos
- Phantom Woman; Sweet Odalisque; and Nile Queen
- screenprint and lithograph
- largest sheet (Nile Queen): 985 by 865mm 35 3/4 by 34 1/8 in
- smallest sheet (Sweet Odalisque): 570 by 794mm 22 1/2 by 31 1/4 in
One screenprint in colours, 1989, and two lithographs printed in colours, 1996-1999, each signed in pencil, numbered from various edition sizes, Sweet Odalisque also dated, on wove papers, Phantom Lady with the artist's copyright and the DC Comics ink stamps recto, also with the blindstamp of the printer, Accent Studios, Los Angeles, and the publisher's inkstamp recto, Robert Bane, Los Angeles, Nile Queen framed
Condition
Each sheet with full margins, generally in good condition. Imperfections to individual sheets include:
Sweet Odalisque: with suface soiling in the margin at upper left recto, a crease and surface soiling verso at upper right, a couple of minute fox marks verso, a couple of soft handling creases in the lower section of the sheet (mainly visible verso), unframed
Phantom Woman: with a crescent-shaped, slightly broken through crease towards the left side of the image, a small circular piece of paper adhered in the margin towards the upper left edge of sheet (away from the image), a few flecks of surface dirt in the image, unframed
Nile Queen: with a tiny surface abrasion and a minute fox mark in the lower left section of the image (only visible upon close inspection), a few extremely faint traces of graphite/soiling in the margins, framed
"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."