- 93
Joán Miró
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Joan Miró
- Le Vieil Irlandais (D. 521)
- Etching and aquatint
- sheet 1055 by 7005 mm 41 1/2 by 27 3/4 in
Etching and aquatint printed in colors, with carborundum, 1969, signed in white crayon and numbered 73/75, on wove paper, printed by Morsang, published by Maeght éditeur, Paris, framed
Condition
The full sheet printed to the edges (with a deckle at upper and lower edges), the pink slightly attenuated, in good condition apart from very faint web like remains of ink in parts of the image and margins (likely from the carborundum plate), generally unobtrusive and not a condition defect. Minute pale fox marks recto and verso, pale time staining, remains of hinge tape at seven places along edges verso with associated skinning at two places.
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.