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Roy Lichtenstein
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Brushstroke (not in Corlett)
- ginger bread with sugar varnish mounted on wood
- overall: 481 by 1171 by 65mm 19 by 46 1/8 by 2 5/8 in
Multiple of ginger bread with yellow and black sugar varnish mounted to wood, 1970, signed in pencil and numbered 24/100 on a label on the verso, published by Edition Eat-Art, Düsseldorf, framed (as issued)
Condition
The multiple is in good condition, apart from water-staining at the lower edge of the wood backing board, occasional fine surface cracks in the sugar varnish, the paper label discoloured, framed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The Brushstroke ginger bread 'cookie' was produced for artist Daniel Spoerri's Eat-Art Galerie in Düsseldorf in 1970. Part of the edition was varnished at a later date by the publisher to preserve the ginger bread and icing.