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Pierre Soulages
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Pierre Soulages
- Eau Forte No 11; and Eau Forte No 13
- etching
- first sheet 654 by 498 mm 25 3/4 by 19 5/8 in
- second sheet 759 by 565 mm 29 7/8 by 22 1/4 in
Two etchings, one printed in colors, 1957, each signed in pencil, the first inscribed 'épreuve d'artiste', an artist's proof aside from the numbered edition of 100, the second numbered 73/100, published by Berggruen, printed by Lacourière, Paris, on BFK Rives wove paper, each framed (2 prints)
Condition
No 11 - With wide margins, generally in good condition except for pale light-staining and discoloration at the sheet edges, a small area of damp stain at bottom left and a single fox mark at right.
No 13 - With full margins, in good condition, apart from pale, uneven mat and light-stain, an infrequent tiny fox mark, and occasional very minor surface soiling in the margins. The verso sheet edges with four bands of adhesive and hinge remains at top and one further at center bottom.
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.