Lot 168
  • 168

Lucian Freud

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description

  • Lucian Freud
  • Girl Holding her Foot (H. 25)
  • Etching
  • Plate: 690 by 540mm; 27 1/8 by 21 1/4 in
  • Sheet: 860 by 693mm; 33 7/8 by 27 1/4 in
Etching with plate tone, 1985, initialled in pencil, numbered XV/XV (a proof aside from the edition of 50), printed by Terry Wilson of Palm Tree Studios, published by James Kirkman, London, and Brooke Alexander, New York, on Somerset Satin White paper

Condition

With full (?) margins (Hartley states the full sheet size to be 890 by 720mm however this sheet does not look trimmed), in good condition apart from a soft horizontal pressure mark along upper edge of sheet, a short diagonal broken crease at upper left tip of sheet (approx 3.5cm), minute scattered occasional foxing mainly in upper left of sheet, a short handling crease in lower left margin, framed.
"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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