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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Proverbios (Harris 248-265)
- Folio of etchings
- each plate: 245 by 350mm 9 5/8 by 13 3/4 in
- each sheet: 328 by 474mm 12 7/8 by 18 5/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 18 etchings with aquatint and drypoint, before 1824, fine, rich impressions, printing with plate tone, from the first edition printed in 1864 before the numbers, with the lithographic title page, on heavy wove paper, some bearing the JGO watermark, published by the Real Academia de Nobles Artes de San Fernando, Madrid
Condition
With wide margins, in good condition apart from each sheet with a partial blue ink stamp verso, with associated paper thinning, light surface soiling and handling marks in the margins, occasional fox marks, each sheet with a soft central vertical fold (mainly visible verso), pale discoloration to the sheet edges (more apparent verso than recto), occasional handling marks and surface soiling verso, bound.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."