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René Magritte
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- René Magritte
- Paysage de Baucis (K. & B. 5)
- Etching
- plate: 225 by 170mm 8 7/8 by 6 3/4 in
- sheet: 275 by 377mm 10 7/8 by 14 3/4 in
The very rare etching printed in rose pink, 1966, signed in pencil, inscribed 'essai', numbered VIII/XVIII (one of a small number of trial proofs aside from the edition of 100 printed in black), on BFK Rives wove paper, printed by Atelier Georges Visat, published by Editions Georges Visat, Paris
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, pale paper toning in margins and verso, extreme sheet edges recto and verso with pale soiling, unobtrusive soft horizontal creasing in upper margin, lower right margin with further minor unobtrusive handling creases, unframed.
"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."