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Richard Hamilton, C.H.
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Hamilton, C.H.
- Release (working proofs for stages 16 and 19) (Lullin 83)
- screeprint
- the first sheet: approx. 70 by 89.2cm.; 27 1/2 by 25 1/8 in.
- the second sheet: approx. 69.1 by 86cm.; 27 1/8 by 33 7/8 in.
Rare working proofs, two screenprints in colours, 1972, the first a proof for stage 16 of Release, with the darkest grey screen added but before the silver foil was applied in stage 17; the second a variant between stages 18 and 19, without the applied silver foil and with differences in the application of the second and final black photographic screen, with variations in the dark pink ink of Mick Jagger's hand, Robert Fraser's collar annotated in blue ink, inscribed 'Wrong Dk Pink', each printed with less of the figure at left than in the final edition, on wove paper, the final edition was 150, each framed
Condition
Both are working proofs and therefore bear the defects one would expect to be associated with this, each framed.
Working proof 19: the image scuffed, some broken creases mostly at sheet edges, stray ink marks on Mick Jagger, some small adhesions, the verso of the sheet with printing in blue and red, pinholes at corners.
Working proof 16: the colours fresh, broken handling creases mostly at left sheet edge, slight scuffing and creasing in darkest grey, occasional slight foxing, some minor discoloration verso.
"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."