- 87
Constant (1920-2005)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Constant
- New Babylon, drawing and portfolio
- Drawing: 152 by 201; Overall size portfolio: 400 by 380 mm.
- This luxurious portfolio, "épreuves d'artiste" is printed in an edition of ten and numbered n I to n X .
The portfolio in luxurious edition, 1963, comprising of one original ink drawing, signed and dated '63 apart from a soft crease in the lower right corner and lower left corner, a soft stain in the upper right corner, very faint paper discoloration along the extreme edges, this work is in good condition; ten lithographs, some printed in colour, on vélin paper by Van Gelder, the full sheets, with text by S. Vinkenoog, with justification, signed and numbered n X in ink, published by Galerie d'Eendt, Amsterdam, printed by P. Clement, Amsterdam, all contained in original folder, the folder slightly discoloured, all lithographs in very good condition
Literature
P. Dagen, Constant: Grafiek, Zwolle 2004, p. 54-63, nos 33-42, illustrated in colour
Condition
The folder is slightly discoloured, all lithographs are in very good condition
"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."
Catalogue Note
Added: relavant documentation from that time: the prospectus of this edition, an original press release by Will Hoogstraate dated 23/4/'63 and two newspaper articles discussing New Babylon in 1965 and 1970