- 114
Schmied, François-Louis--Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Faust [translated by Gérard de Nerval]. Paris: Charles Henchoz, 1938
- Paper
4to (348 x 242mm.), copy number I from a limited edition of 106 copies, ONE OF SIX COPIES produced for collaborators, signed by the artist beneath the limitation, pochoir decoration and illustration by Schmied, two additional suites of plates (66 printed in black, and 66 in colour), each in a printed wrapper, the whole loose as issued in original embossed wrappers, burgundy buckram folder and slipcase, printed paper label on spine of folder, pages 101-104 neatly taped along gutter
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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
This is generally considered Schmied's most ambitious undertaking, causing him financial problems which delayed publication for several years. He exhibited some of the designs at the Galerie Petit in Paris, and eventually Henchoz agreed to finance the publication.