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Antoni Tàpies
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Antoni Tàpies
- Poems from the Catalan (Galfetti 379-390)
- Lithograph
- each sheet: approx. 760 by 552mm 30 by 21 3/4 in
- overall: 800 by 590 by 41mm 31 1/2 by 23 1/4 by 1 5/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 12 lithographs printed in colours in two volumes, with poetry by Joan Brossa, 1973, each lithograph signed in pencil, also signed on the justification by the artist and author, numbered 59/75, loose (as issued), on Arches wove paper contained in the original beige and maroon canvas-covered portfolios printed with reproductions of original works by the artist
Condition
With full margins (a deckle at right edges of sheets), in good condition, the lithographs in particularly good condition with fresh colours, a tiny indentation in the surface of G. 390 and a trace of ink residue on the verso of G. 382, some minor imperfections to the slip covers and text sheets, including: occasional minute fox marks, occasional light handling creases and tiny dents to the edges of a couple of sheets, some slightly stronger vertical creases, pale offsetting to one text sheet, a small accretion of Japan paper (a possible repair?) attached to the upper right corner of one text sheet, occasional traces of very minor surface soiling (for the most part probably traces of stray ink), a small discoloured area on the title page of Poems I, an envelope glued down to one of the slip covers, natural wear and tear and traces of surface dirt to the canvas coverings.
"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."