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Jasper Johns
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Jasper Johns
- 1st Etchings (ULAE 43)
- Etchings and photo-engravings
- each sheet approximately 657 by 508 mm 25 7/8 by 20 in
The portfolio, comprising six etchings with photo-engraving, each signed in pencil, dated and numbered 13/26, accompanied by a title page printed in intaglio, signed, dated and titled in felt tip pen, numbered 23/26, on Angoumis paper, published by Universal Limited Art Editions, New York with their blindstamp, lacking the printed colophon and the basswood cover, each framed (7 prints)
Provenance
Christie's, New York, Important Prints by Jasper Johns from the Collection of David Whitney, November 7, 1996, lot 648;
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Acquired from the above by the present owner.
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition, apart from 'Paint Brushes', 'Flag' and 'Numbers' (Field 74-76) with very pale paper discoloration at extreme lower and upper sheet edges.
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.