Lot 120
  • 120

Ben Nicholson, O.M.

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description

  • Ben Nicholson, O.M.
  • Paros Tree (L. 101)
  • Etching
  • plate: 25 by 39.6cm.; 9 7/8 by 15 5/8 in.
  • sheet: 38 by 55cm.; 15 by 21 5/8 in.
Etching with aquatint printing with plate tone, 1967, a proof aside from the edition of 50, on BFK Rives wove paper, printed by François Lafranca, published by Ganymed and Malborough, London

Provenance

Sotheby's London, The François Lafranca Collection, 1 July 1998, lot 631

Condition

The full sheet (a deckle edge at each side), in good condition apart from two minuscule fox marks (in upper margin and the other in right margin), verso with a couple minor fox marks, framed. (Pencil inscriptions in lower margin recto and verso, assumed to be by the printer, François Lafranca)
"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."