Lot 155
  • 155

Salvador Dalí

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Salvador Dalí
  • Hamlet (M. & L. 607-616; F. 73-2 A-J)
  • The complete portfolio, comprising ten etchings printed in colors with handcoloring
  • each plate approx.: 385 by 285 mm 15 1/8 by 11 1/4 in
  • each sheet approx.: 570 by 405 mm 22 3/8 by 15 7/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising ten etchings printed in colors with handcoloring, 1973-4, each signed in pencil and numbered 84/145, loose (as issued), on wove paper, with title, text and justification, printed by Manuel Robbe, Paris, published by Les Heures Claires, Paris, contained in the paper folders with text, original red cloth-covered boards and slipcase (10 prints)

Condition

The portfolio is in good condition, the colors are good. Several with inconspicuous soft creases in the margins and unobtrusive stray ink in the margins and on the versos. Some also with very small faint spots of discoloration at left corners. Each sheet with one or two pin holes in the image. Title page with a crease at extreme right sheet edge. 'F. 73-2 C' with slight undulation at right extreme sheet edge. 'F. 73-2 D, F and H' each with a few tiny pale fox marks. Cloth-covered boards and slipcase are in good condition with an occasional inconspicuous scuff or spot of soiling. (Small nick on the spine.)
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.