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Joseph Beuys
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joseph Beuys
- Sanzeichnungen in Diani; Sanzeichnungen in Diani; and Naturefahrung in Afrika (S. 368-369)
- cardboard boxes contaniing photographs and postcard, a wooden black, a felt sheet
- smallest multiple (S. 539): 105 by 148mm 4 1/8 by 5 3/4 in
- largest multiple (S. 368, 369): 185 by 130mm 7 1/2 by 5 1/8 in
The set of three portfolios, 1980, each comprising 16 photographs in colours mounted on cardboard, two portfolios stamp-numbered 139 and 171 respectively on labels affixed to the cardboard boxes, the third numbered 190 on the booklet Down Twenty-Four South by Charles Witt, each from the edition of 250, contained loose (as issued) in the original cardboard boxes; with Postkarten (S. 103), 30 postcards, 1974, signed in pencil on the cardboard box; with Holzpostkarte (S. 104), the wooden printed multiple, 1974; with Das Wirtschaftswert-PRINZIP (S. 393), the three cardboard boxes containing 35 postcards, 1981; and with Filzpostkarte (S. 539), the felt printed multiple, 1985
Condition
All multiples in good condition, some cardboard boxes with minor natural wear and tear and occasional scuff marks, 'Naturefahrung in Afrika' with the occasional photograph releasing from the mounts, 'Postkarten' with the occasional fox marks, 'Das Wirtschaftswert-PRINZIP' lacking the accompanying wooden boxes and pack of peas.
"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."