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Richard Hamilton, C.H.
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Hamilton, C.H.
- Release (L. 83)
- Screenprint and foil collage on paper
- image: 68.5 by 85.8cm.; 27 by 33 3/4 in.; sheet: 69.8 by 94.4cm.; 27 1/2 by 37 1/4 in.
Screenprint in colours with silver foil collage, 1972, signed in pencil, numbered 6/150 (total edition includes 15 artist's proofs), on Hodgkinson mould-made paper, printed by the artist and Chris Prater at Kelpra Studio, London, with their inkstamp, published by Petersburg Press S.A. for the National Council for Civil Liberties and Release
Condition
With full margins, in generally good condition apart from two hairline surface scratches to the black printed area, the longest measuring 8cm and the other 4cm, which have been partially skillfully retouched, three small surface scuffs to the black printed area at the left, minor scuff marks to the silver foil (as is characteristic of this material), a few scattered fox marks and paper discoloration in the margins, further fox marks and handling marks verso, 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."
Catalogue Note
‘...an image that is as cool and morally ambivalent as one of the Rolling Stones songs of the time.’
(Mark Hudson, The Telegraph, 10th February 2014)