Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes

Etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving, 1799, the complete set of 80 plates, very good to fine impressions, from the third edition of 1868, published by the Real Academia, Madrid, on wove paper, with a yellow pasteboard cover, in a binding of dark green morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, gilt-edged sheets, with a green marbled slipcase

With margins, in good condition apart from plate 1 (H. 36) with soft creasing and minor nicks at edges of the sheet; some gentle cockling, very pale water stains on early pages at extreme left of sheet edges, occasional fox marks, minor stains and surface dirt; the pasteboard cover with repaired tears, stains and pale paper discoloration, the binding and slipcase in good condition, unframed.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."