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A PAIR OF ENGLISH HAND-COLORED WOODCUT ENGRAVINGS Valentine Green
Estimate
300 - 500 USD
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Description
- Valentine Green
- DEATH AND LIFE CONTRASTED- OR, AN ESSAY ON MAN; AN ESSAY ON WOMAN
- Executed circa 1770
Printed by Bowles and Carver, published by the artist, London - Two engravings with hand coloring on paper
Exhibited
Museum of Mourning Art, Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
Condition
…Essay on Woman
The print is in generally good condition, the sheet in unevenly trimmed and toned. An oxidized finger print in the bottom margin at center. Nicks and an area of filled-in paper loss in the right sheet edge at top. Time stain at the sheet edges. The bottom left corner is creased. The verso, with oxidized finger prints and damp-stains.
…Essay on Man
The print is in generally good condition, the sheet in unevenly trimmed and toned. Oxidized finger prints in the bottom margin. A few nicks in the left sheet edge. Time stain at the sheet edges. The bottom right corner is creased. The verso, with oxidized finger prints and damp-stains.
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.
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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.