Lot 144
  • 144

Joseph Beuys

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joseph Beuys
  • Drawings after 'Codices Madrid' by Leonardo da Vinci
  • each: signed
    stamped with a double space (on nine of the sheets)
  • 12 granolithographs
  • smallest: 29 by 21cm.; 11 3/8 by 8 1/4 in; largest: 32 by 25cm.; 12 5/8 by 9 7/8 in.
  • overall: 115 by 124cm.; 45 1/4 by 48 3/4 in.
  • Executed in 1985-86, this work is unique, using prints from the edition of 100.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Condition

Colour: The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate. Condition: This work is in very good condition. Each sheet is attached verso to the backing mount in two places along the upper edge. Close inspection shows evidence of light bumping to some of the corner tips.
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