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Francis Bacon
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Oresteia of Aeschylus (S. 16)
- lithograph
- each image: 402 by 300mm 15 7/8 by 11 7/8 in
- sheet: 535 by 1035mm 21 by 40 3/4 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1981, signed in pencil, numbered 3/150, published by Éditions de la Différence, Paris, printed by Arts Litho, Paris, with their blindstamp, on Arches wove paper, framed
Condition
With full margins, generally in good condition except for a surface scrape in the left image (in the white background) and a 3mm diameter puncture in the green (the paper still attached on one side), two further associated surface scrapes in the left margin, a minor rubbed area in the red at top of centre image (a printing imperfection?), the margins and verso with pale mount-staining, 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."