Damien Hirst

Three screenprints, from the set of thirteen, 1999, each signed in pencil, from the edition of 150, published by Paragon Press, London, on Somerset Tub-Sized Satin paper, 1999

The full sheets, in good condition, apart from 'Sandwich' reduced by 3.5cm at extreme left of the bottom sheet edge, with occasional pale remains of tape residue staining along extreme edges of sheet showing recto and verso, small strip of brown tape at upper right verso, very occasional handling marks and handling creases in margins, 'Dumpling' reduced by 3cm at lower right corner of sheet, half-moon shaped broken crease to the left of 'D' with associated pigment loss and a half-moon shaped crease to the left of '28', pale remains of tape residue staining at upper corners and lower right corner verso, a minute stain in lower margin, 'Mushroom' reduced by circa 3cm at extreme left of bottom sheet edge, with a diagonal scuff mark extending from centre to upper right of image (only visible in raking light), a circa 2.5cm horizontal broken crease at right sheet edge with slight associated pigment loss, pale remains of tape residue along right sheet edge (unexamined out of the frame), all unframed apart from 'Mushroom'.
"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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