Lot 199
  • 199

Jim Dine

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Jim Dine
  • The Heart and the Wall (D'O. & F. 145)
  • Overall image: 2166 by 1700mm; 85¼ by 66 15/16 in
  • Overall sheet: 2270 by 1765mm; 89 3/8 by 69½in
Etching and aquatint printed in colours on four sheets, 1983, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 16/83 (the total edition includes 6 artist's proofs), published by Pace Editions, New York, on Somerset textured wove paper, with full margins, in good condition except the margins with occasional slight foxing, two short tears at the right sheet edge, the lower right sheet corner with occasional creases (one broken)

Condition

The print is in good condition as catalogued. Foxing in the margins consists of extremely small fox marks visible mainly at the sheet edges, with a few slightly larger fox marks occasionally in the margins. The creases at lower right are in the margins (away from the image), diagonal, and the shortest at the extreme lower right is broken-through. The tears at the lower right sheet edge measure 1.5 cm and 1 cm and are not repaired.
"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.
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