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Portfolio
Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Portfolio
- La Magie Quotidienne
- Overall: 550 by 390mm; 21 5/8 by 15¼in
The complete album comprising nine etchings, woodcuts and lithographs, 1968, each signed and numbered, (the Giacomettis unsigned, numbered 1/10, the Picasso numbered 1/15 as published), published by Louis Broder, Paris, on Misumi paper (the Picasso on Murier D'Annam paper) the full sheets in good condition, apart from the Picasso and the Villon with creasing in the margins, with title page and list of plates, each print loose in original paper wrappers with Giacometti's etching on upper, contained within a linen covered portfolio box
Condition
Andre Masson: Woodcut print in colours, in good condition, very slight creasing at extreme left edge of sheet
George Braque: Woodcut printed in colours, in good condition, very slight creasing in upper left corner
Alberto Giacometti: Etching, numbered 2/10, in good condition
Alberto Giacometti: Portrait etching, numbered 2/10, in good condition, slight creasing along left edge
Jean Arp: Woodcut printed in black, in good condition, very slight creasing at edges
Pablo Picasso: Etching, soft horizontal and diagonal creasesin top margin and in lower margin extending into image
Joan Miro: Etching and aquatint printed in colours, in good condition, apart from a tiny fold to the right tip of sheet
Jaques Villon: Lithograph with a diagonal crease at lower edge of sheet extending into lower image, another diagonal crease in top margin, other minor creases
Zao-Wou-Ki: Etching and aquatint printed in colours, in 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
Including: Jean Arp, Idol (A. 233); Georges Braque, Oiseau (not in Vallier); Alberto Giacometti, Young Woman (L. 192); Alberto Giacometti, Figurines in the Studio (L. 193); Andre Masson, Untitled (S. & C. 79); Joan Miró, Untitled (see C. 125; D. 271); Pablo Picasso, Untitled (B. 1460; Ba. 1505; see C. 144); Jacques Villon, Untitled (not in G. & P.); and Zao Wou-Ki, Untitled (A. 111)