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Lot 338
  • 338

David Hockney

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • David Hockney
  • Illustrations for six tales from the brothers grimm: Edition D (S.A.C. 70-108)
  • sheets 455 by 312 mm 17 7/8 by 12 1/4 in
The book with 39 etchings in-texte, signed in pencil on the justification page, numbered 93/100 and annotated 'Ed D', accompanied by six loose etchings, each signed in pencil on the recto, numbered 93/100 in sepia ink on the verso and annotated 'Grimm' and 'Ed D', on Hodgkinson handmade paper, published by Petersburg Press, 1970, in good condition (S.A.C. 71 with a few fox marks), contained in the dark blue leather portfolio and slipcase (worn)

Condition

The prints and book are in good condition overall. The leather-covered slipcase is worn at all edges, with several scrapes and scuffing throughout.
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