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Marcel Duchamp
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Marcel Duchamp
- The Green Box (Schwarz 435)
- photographs, notes, prints
- overall: 335 by 285 mm 13 1/4 by 11 1/4 in
The portfolio, comprising a facsimile of Témoins Ocullistes (see Schwarz 383.a) and 93 notes, photographs and facsimiles, 1934, signed in red pencil on the interior spine (faded), numbered 155, from the edition of 300 (there is also a deluxe edition of 20 inscribed in Roman numerals), loose (as issued), on various papers, published by Edition Rrose Selavy, Paris, contained in a green-flocked cardboard box (94 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, the full sheets. The bottom corners of Témoins Ocullistes are bent. The green-flocked portfolio box is worn at the edges, consistent with age and use.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.