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WALTER RICHARD SICKERT, A.R.A. | Femme de Lettres (The Small Plate) (B. 150)
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Walter Richard Sickert, A.R.A.
- Femme de Lettres (The Small Plate) (B. 150)
- inscribed State in pencil (lower centre)
- etching printed in grey, a delicate impression of this very rare print, on laid paper with the FJH watermark (B. 5)
- plate: 16.5 by 13.8cm.; 6 1/2 by 5 1/4 in.; sheet: 21.5 by 15.5cm.; 8 1/2 by 6in.
- Executed between 1911 and 1912, the present work is the only recorded proof of this subject.
Condition
With full margins, two short vertical tears at the upper sheet edge (one backed with Japan paper), a small paper flaw below the image, pale uneven discoloration and slight surface soiling in the margins, backboard-staining, framed. (Pencil inscriptions in the upper margin).
"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."