FAYGA OSTROWER | 10 Gravuras

The complete portfolio, comprising five woodcuts, four printed in colors, and five etchings and aquatints, three printed in colors, 1956, each signed in pencil and numbered 32/40, also numbered 32 in ink on the justification, loose, on various papers, with title page and text by Anibal M. Machado, contained in the original cloth-covered boards, together with Jack Levine, Facing East, the complete portfolio, comprising four lithographs printed in colors, ten woodcuts, nine en-texte and one hors-texte, and 54 reproductions, with text by James A. Michener, 1970, signed in ink on the colophon by the artist and author and numbered 2461/2500, on various papers, contained in the original silk-covered boards and cloth-covered clamshell box (24 prints)

The portfolio is in good condition. The sheets are faintly toned, slightly darker at the sheet edges. Most with some tiny fox marks, an occasional slight crease, tiny tear or nick in the sheet edges. Several woodcuts with hard creases in the margins. 'Facing East' is in good condition. The pages facing the prints with very faint offprinting. The reproductions each with an occasional soft handling crease and a few with slight rippling. The portfolio case with light surface soiling and inconspicuous wear along the edges.
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.