James Nares

The complete set of five screenprints in colors, 2005, each signed in pencil, dated and inscribed 'A.P. 4/5', artist's proofs aside from the numbered edition of 25, on Saunders 410g paper, with the blindstamp of the publisher, Durham Press, Durham, PA, and with their inkstamp and the artist's copyright on the verso (5 prints)

The full sheets. Epigraph 2 is in good condition. The others generally in good condition apart from two creases across the upper section of each sheet breaking through the inked surface, and areas of skinning on the versos. Condition reports for the individual plates are as follows: Epigraph 1 - There are two creases extending halfway across the upper section of the sheet, breaking through the ink surface, occasional minor surface scuffs in the matte black. Very minor skinning at the upper sheet corners verso. Epigraph 2 - There is very slight skinning at the upper left and center left sheet edges verso. Epigraph 3 - There are three creases breaking through the inked surface: the longest extends across the sheet towards the top, a second just above it extends 7 inches from the left sheet edge, and a third extends from the left sheet edge at center approx. 1 inch. Epigraph 4 - There are two creases breaking through the inked surface: the longest extends across the sheet towards the top, a second just above it extends 9 inches from the left sheet edge. The verso upper sheet corners and center of each side with round areas of skinning, the deepest at left center has caused hairline cracks in the ink recto. Epigraph 5 - There are two creases extending halfway across the upper section of the sheet, breaking through the ink surface. The verso with five round areas of skinning (at upper corners and center of sides).
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.