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Michael Ayrton
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Michael Ayrton
- Scene in Greece; Three Acrobats; Plaza de Toros; The Flute Player
- each signed and variously inscribed
- lithographs
- largest image: 48 by 64cm.; 19 by 25¼in.; smallest image: 37 by 53.5cm.; 14 5/8 by 21 1/8 in
Four lithographs printed in colours, three signed in ink and one in red crayon, three inscribed ‘Proof’ and one ‘Trial proof’, on various wove papers
Provenance
Hollis S. Baker, and thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
The prints are in generally good condition, the full sheets. The signatures and inscriptions on the prints are faded, save for those of [Three Acrobats]. Soft-handling creases in each sheet. The versos of three of the four sheets are back-board stained. The versos of two of the sheets are hinged with masking tape. Individual imperfections are listed below:
Plaza de Toros: Damp-stains along the bottom sheet edge at right and left. Two areas of skinning, verso, the largest 1 ½ inches.
The Flute Player: There is a wave in the sheet and soft handling creases. Several oxidized finger prints in the margins and areas of surface soiling. Two pin holes in the bottom sheet corners
Landscape with three figures and goats: A one inch tear in the left sheet edge at top.
Three Acrobats: There is a 1 inch tear in the top sheet edge at right and an area of discoloration in the bottom sheet edge.
"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."