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Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Friedensreich Hundertwasser
- The Occidental (Koschatzky/Kertész 71)
- plate: 495 by 345 mm 19 1/2 by 13 1/2 in
- sheet: 739 by 542 mm 29 by 21 3/8 in
Etching with aquatint printed in colors, 1978, signed in ink, with the artist's red seals, dated '18 Mai 1978', numbered 185/220 (total edition includes 18 proofs), on Arches wove paper, with the inkstamp of the printer, Robert Finger, Vienna, with the inkstamp of the publisher, Gruener Janura AG, Glarus
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with large margins. Colors slightly attenuated. Light-stain in the margins, with regular inconsistencies at edges due to previous framing. Time-stain at extreme sheet edge. Light foxing in the margins. The verso in generally good condition, with a few remnants of adhesive from previous hinge tape at extreme edges. Sheet is slightly toned overall, with a few faint stains and fox marks. One miniscule skinned spot at upper right corner. Unframed.
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.