- 125
Joán Miró
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Joan Miró
- Le Marteau Sans Maître (D. 944-966; C. BKS 216)
- etching and aquatint
- each sheet 440 by 336 mm 17 3/8 by 13 1/4 in
- overall 472 by 360 by 72 mm 18 5/8 by 14 1/8 by 2 7/8 in
The portfolio, comprising 23 etchings with aquatint printed in colors, with accompanying text by René Char, 1976, signed in pencil by the artist and author and numbered X on the justification, one of 50 copies in Roman numerals, from the total edition of 215 (there was also an edition of 125 in Arabic numerals), lacking the suite of etchings and three additional plates on japon nacré, loose as issued, with title, on Arches wove paper with the publisher's watermark, Le Vent d'Arles, Paris, contained in the original cardboard cover and portfolio box (23 prints)
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition except for some scattered tiny foxing on the double page prints, many text pages, and the title, also on a few versos of the single page prints. The portfolio box worn at red leather spine and edges, with surface scuffs and minor soiling on the grey paper.
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.