- 146
[Duchamp, Marcel]
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- printed book
Catalogue of the exhibition "Marcel Duchamp". Antwerp: Ronny Van de Velde, 1991
Woodbox (14 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.; 370 x 365 x 60 mm) reproducing 1937 Marcel Duchamp's Mental Chess Board and containing the exhibition catalogue (64 pp wrinkled, 13 3/8 x 4 1/4 in; 340 x 107 mm, complete with the price list); a portofolio containing reproductions and facsimiles of Marcel Duchamp's works, also including H. Vuibert, Les Anaglyphes Geometriques, Paris Librairie Vuibert, 112 (with 3D glasses); a book of articles on Duchamp by Andre Breton and Arturo Schwarz (inserted, on separate sheet, a reproduction of Le Grand Verre); an audiocassette of Duchamp speaking "Priere d'ecouter" with, on top of it, a miniature reproduction of Enrico Donati's breast from 1947; a single photograph of "Marcel Duchamp at the Age of 85" for View; a colophon. Number 601/850 on the inside cover; glue has partly covered the breast.
Woodbox (14 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.; 370 x 365 x 60 mm) reproducing 1937 Marcel Duchamp's Mental Chess Board and containing the exhibition catalogue (64 pp wrinkled, 13 3/8 x 4 1/4 in; 340 x 107 mm, complete with the price list); a portofolio containing reproductions and facsimiles of Marcel Duchamp's works, also including H. Vuibert, Les Anaglyphes Geometriques, Paris Librairie Vuibert, 112 (with 3D glasses); a book of articles on Duchamp by Andre Breton and Arturo Schwarz (inserted, on separate sheet, a reproduction of Le Grand Verre); an audiocassette of Duchamp speaking "Priere d'ecouter" with, on top of it, a miniature reproduction of Enrico Donati's breast from 1947; a single photograph of "Marcel Duchamp at the Age of 85" for View; a colophon. Number 601/850 on the inside cover; glue has partly covered the breast.
Condition
Glue has partly covered the breast.
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
Interesting Marcel Duchamp exhibition catalogue in the spirit of almost all the Marcel Duchamp publications like La Mariee mise a nue par ses celibataires meme, 1934, La Boite Alerte, 1959 or De ou par Marcel Duchamp ou Rrose Selavy (La boite en valise), 1961.