Lot 11
  • 11

Gerald Laing

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Gerald Laing
  • Baby Baby Wild Things (Ingram & Halliwell 23-27)
  • Portfolio comprising 5 screenprints in colours
  • sheets: approx. 89 by 58.7cm.; 35 by 23 1/8 in.; overall: 91.5 by 61cm.; 36 by 24in.
The complete album, comprising five screenprints in colours, 1968, each signed, dated and titled in pencil, numbered 72/200, on wove paper, printed and published by the artist, with his blindstamp, loose (as issued), with the title page, contained in the original pink flocked portfolio with lace flaps and French blue velvet ties

Condition

The full sheets, with fresh and vibrant colours, in good condition, very pale offsetting on the verso of title page, extremely faint discoloration at extreme sheet edges, very light creasing at extreme upper corners of I. & H. 26, a couple of minute traces of minor surface soiling/discoloration verso, light surface soiling and occasional scuffs to the portfolio.
"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.
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