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Gerhard Richter
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Gerhard Richter
- Eis [Ice] (Butin 58)
- Uniquely painted lacquered book with photographs and lithographs within
- overall size: 200 by 123mm 7 7/8 by 4 3/4 in
The book in paper wrappers with uniquely painted cardboard cover in elaborate lacquered jacket, 1981, comprising 213 offset lithographs after photographs, signed and numbered 65/90 in pencil on the front and back page respectively (total edition includes 17 artist's proofs), on wove paper, lacking the plexiglass box, published by Gallery Pieroni, Rome
Condition
In good condition, the cover with very slight wear, occasional minute chips along the extreme edge, some slight cracking and creasing with tiny associated paper loss at extreme edges of spine, inside front cover with some slight foxing.
"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."