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Damien Hirst
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Damien Hirst
- Sanctum
- Etching, photogravure and hand-coloring
- plates: approx. 980 by 992 mm 38 5/8 by 39 in
- sheets: approx. 1185 by 1155 mm 46 5/8 by 45 1/2 in
The complete set of six photogravure etchings with hand coloring, 2009, each signed in pencil, numbered 31/59 on the verso (total edition includes 12 artist's proofs), on 400 gsm Velin Arches paper, published by Paragon Press, London, framed (6 prints)
Condition
With full margins, each print is in good condition. Occasional soft-handling creases and stray-ink, concentrated at the platemarks. The verso of each print, with either nine or ten hinge remnants.
Additional imperfections in individual plates include:
Altar: An area of discoloration in the bottom plate mark at center showing through from the verso to the recto.
Dome: A slight wave in the sheet.
Spire: Several tiny, inconspicuous fox marks underneath the signature.
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.
Catalogue Note
The set includes Altar; Chancel; Minaret; Belfry; Dome; and Spire