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Howard Hodgkin
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Howard Hodgkin
- Mango
- signed and dated HH 91 in pencil (lower centre); inscribed and numbered AP 13/15 (lower centre)
- etching with carborundum printed in colours, with hand-colouring by Jack Shirreff
- sheet: 76 by 111.5cm., 29 7/8 by 43 7/8 in.
- Executed between 1990 and 1991, the present work is an Artist's proof (aside from the edition of 55).
printed by 107 Workshop, Wiltshire, published by Waddington Graphics, London, on Du Chene hand-made paper
Literature
Liesbeth Heenk, Howard Hodgkin Prints, London, 2003, no. 83
Condition
The full sheet, printed to the edges (a deckle edge at each side), in good condition, a short tear in the deckle at lower sheet edge (measuring approximately 15mm), a small crease at lower left tip of sheet, 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
Mango was inspired by a poster depicting a large piece of Edam cheese that the artist saw in the 1970s. “It is simply an enormous piece of fruit, 'meant to be the biggest mango in the world.'" (Liesbeth Heenk, Howard Hodgkin’s Printed Oeuvre, 2003)