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Gehenna Press — Baskin, Leonard
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Icones Librorum Artifices - second series - Being actual putative fugitive & fantastical portraits of engravers illustrators & binders. Leeds, Massachusetts, 2000
Folio (16 x 11 1/4 mm.; 410 x 285 mm). 28 etchings by Leonard Baskin, annotated and signed by the artist ('ap Baskin'), signed by the artist. Original full gray morocco by Gray Parrot with title in gilt, all in folding box.
Folio (16 x 11 1/4 mm.; 410 x 285 mm). 28 etchings by Leonard Baskin, annotated and signed by the artist ('ap Baskin'), signed by the artist. Original full gray morocco by Gray Parrot with title in gilt, all in folding box.
Condition
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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.
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.
Catalogue Note
One of 40 copies of which this is annotated 'artist's copy' with an additional suite of 26 plates signed by the artist. Also included is an original watercolour by Baskin together with a copperplate.