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Odilon Redon
Estimate
10,000 - 14,000 USD
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Description
- Odilon Redon
- Tentation de Saint-Antoine (Mellerio 134-140; 142-157)
- lithographs and wood engravings
- each sheet 439 by 330 mm 13 3/8 by 13 in
- overall 480 by 367 by 78 mm 18 7/8 by 14 1/2 by 3 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 22 lithographs, hors-texte, and 15 wood engravings by Georges Aubert after Redon's designs, in-texte, with text by Gustave Flaubert, 1933-38, with title page and justification, numbered 67, from the total edition of 220, on Arches wove paper, the lithographs on chine appliqué with wove support, loose (as issued), published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris in 1938, contained in the original paper cover, red paper-covered boards and slipcase (37 prints)
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition. The lithographs have occasional fox marks in the images (M. 137, 143, 144, 145, 150, 151, 152 and 157) and margins, pale discoloration at the sheet edges. Infrequent foxing in the text pages. The corners of the slipcase and the leather spine are worn.
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.