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Cy Twombly
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Cy Twombly
- Quercus Ilex; Ficus Carica; Laurus Nobilis; and Fagus Silvatica (From Natural History, Part II - Some Trees of Italy)
- each: initialed and numbered in pencil
- four colour lithographs and collotype on wove paper
- each sheet approx.: 760 by 560mm.; 30 by 22in.
- Executed in 1975-1976.
Edition 97/150, and 18/98
Provenance
Nahid Madavi, New York
Acquired directly from the above in the 2000s
Acquired directly from the above in the 2000s
Literature
Heiner Bastian, Cy Twombly: Das Graphische Werk 1953-1984, Munich, 1984, pp. 79, 80, 82 and 83, no. 53, 55, 57 and 59, illustration of other examples
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition, each framed. Imperfections to individual sheets are:
Ilex Quercus - with a very small arc-shaped (printer's?) crease towards the lower sheet edge
"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."