- 291
Richard Hamilton b. 1922
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Richard Hamilton
- I'M DREAMING OF A BLACK CHRISTMAS (L. 82)
- Image: 508 by 759mm; 20 by 29 7/8 in
- Sheet: 748 by 999mm; 29 3/8 by 39¼in
Screenprint on collotype in colours, 1971, signed in pencil, numbered AP 10/15 (aside from the edition of 150), printed by Heinz Häfner in collaboration with Hans-Peter Haas and Dieter Dietz, Bavaria, published by Petersburg Press, London on Schoeller-Elfenbein-Karton paper, with full margins, missing the yellow spot of collage to lower margin and associated skinning to the paper surface where this has been removed, some craquelure and associated pigment losses to the screenprinted areas, pale light-staining to the exposed margins, other handling marks at edges and further handling creases to margins
Condition
The mentioned craquelure predominately to the areas of turqoise and white pigment. Some creasing to the sheet at two areas in the left and right margins and some further handling marks and creases to the margins, particularly to the upper left and lower right corners. Slight surface dirt to tips of corners. Pale discoloration to the sheet verso. Hinged to the mount at three points along the upper edge.
"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."