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Lot 363
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Jasper Johns

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Jasper Johns
  • Device (ULAE 12)
  • sheet 795 by 580 mm 31 1/4 by 22 7/8 in
Lithograph printed in brown, 1962, signed in brown pencil and dated (faded), inscribed in pencil 'HC 5/8' an hors commerce impression, aside from the numbered edition of 6, on Crisbrook paper, with the blindstamp of the publisher, ULAE, with full margins, in good condition except the sheet edges with light soiling, a few tiny tears at left, framed

Condition

The sheet edges are lightly soiled. There are a half a dozen very small (2-3 mm) nicks/tears at the left deckle, two near the bottom, skillfully backed with Japan. Flattened creases are visible through the blindstamp upon close inspection. The signature has nearly faded away.
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.