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David Hockney, R.A.
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- David Hockney, R.A.
- The Diploma (S. A. C. 12; MCA Tokyo 28)
- Etching and aquatint on paper
- plate: 40.5 by 28.5cm.; 16 by 11 1/4 in.; sheet: 48.4 by 35cm.; 19 by 13 3/4 in.
The rare etching with aquatint printed in black and red, 1962, bearing the artist's name in pencil, dated, inscribed 'proof.' (aside from the proposed edition of 50), on wove paper, printed by Ron Fuller and Peter Matthews at the Royal College of Art, London (unframed)
Condition
With margins, pale discoloration to the sheet, handling creases including some short broken creases throughout the sheet, four vertical tape stains at corners verso (visible recto), a couple of handling marks in the margins, traces of tape along upper sheet edge, overall discoloration verso with traces of residual ink, unframed.
"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."