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FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES | Los Caprichos (Delteil 38-117; Harris 36-115)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Caprichos (Delteil 38-117; Harris 36-115)
- each sheet: approx. 314 by 238mm 12 3/8 by 9 3/8 in
- overall: 318 by 254mm 12 1/2 by 10in
The complete portfolio, comprising 80 etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving printed in blue-black ink, 1799, from the seventh edition of 1903-05, made in the Calcografía for the Real Academia, Madrid, good to fair impressions on yellowish laid paper (as issued), bound in red pasteboard covers with 'Calcografia Nacional' embossed in gold
Condition
The portfolio in good condition apart from occasional foxing and handling marks in the margins, the gutter with small tears not affecting the prints, wear to the pasteboard covers.
"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."