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Robert Motherwell
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Motherwell
- Africa Suite: Africa 5-10 (Walker Art Center 73-8)
Six screenprints, 1970, each initialed in pencil and numbered from the edition of 150, on J.B. Green paper, published by Marlborough Graphics, Inc., New York, with full margins, with foxing and discoloration in the margins throughout, occasional soiling in the image, one sheet trimmed (6 prints)
Condition
Africa 5:
Foxing and surface soiling in the margins, damp stain along the upper left sheet edge, smudges of soiling in the black at bottom.There is a one inch vertical tear in the upper sheet edge.
Africa 6:
Time stain and some fox marks are visible along the sheet edges
Africa 7:
Time stain and some fox marks are visible along the sheet edges. There are smudges of fingerprints at the upper edge of the image. There is a 1/4 inch loss at the upper left sheet corner. There are a few handling creases in the margins.
Africa 8:
Time stain and some fox marks are visible along the sheet edges. There is discoloration in he background of the image and light soiling in the black. Handling creases in the margins are inconspicuous.
Africa 9:
Time stain and some fox marks are visible along the sheet edges.
Africa 10:
Time stain and some fox marks are visible along the sheet edges.The lower margin is trimmed approximately 4 inches
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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.