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Richard Hamilton
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Hamilton
- Release (L. 83)
- Screenprint
- image: 682 by 860mm 26 7/8 by 33 7/8 in
- sheet: 701 by 944mm 27 5/8 by 37 1/8 in
Screenprint in colours with silver foil collage, 1972, signed in pencil, numbered 21/150 (total edition includes 15 artist's proofs), on Hodgkinson mould-made paper, printed by the artist and Chris Prater at Kelpra Studio, London, published by Petersburg Press S.A. for the National Council for Civil Liberties and Release, framed
Condition
The full sheet (with a deckle edge at right), in good condition apart from a half-moon shaped handling crease with craquelure in black background at centre, verso with remains of adhesive from previous hingeing along sheet edges in seven places. Other very minor imperfections include: margins with pale paper discoloration, the silver foil with scuff marks (as is in keeping with the nature of the material), these are all only visible upon close inspection, framed.
"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."