Visionaire)

Representing a total of fifty-six items, many in original packing unopened. Together with a mixed group of publicity material relating to Visionaire through the years.

Overall the collection is in very good condition. There is occasional wear to items, and early issues in particular show the signs of their age more with some small tears and/or creases. Occasional light scratching to plastic items and very occasionally a crack to the plastic. Several issues still in their original wrapping unopened. A very fine collection that has been well kept. The following rare issues are untouched and sealed: #7 (Black), #8 (The Orient), #17 (Gold), #18 (Fashion Special in collaboration with Louis Vuitton), #19 (Beauty), #20 (Comme des Garçons), #24 (Light in collaboration with Gucci, Tom Ford), #30 (The Game, Japan in collaboration with Louis Vuitton), #33 (Touch in collaboration with Fendi), #48 (Magic in collaboration with Van Cleef and Arpels) #49 (Decades), #50 (Artist Toys).
"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."

Published three times a year, each limited edition issue of this innovative, multi-format publication provides a forum for collaboration between leading photographers, artists and designers. Among the many contributing names are Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Andreas Gursky, David LaChapelle, Inez van Lamsweerde, Karl Lagerfeld and Mario Testino. By featuring emerging as well as established artists, and allowing them unparalleled freedom of expression, Visionaire continues to challenge the conventions of fashion publishing and to showcase the role that photography has to play.