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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Desastres de la Guerra (Delteil 180-189; Harris 181-190)
- Ten etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving printed in sepia ink
- each sheet: approx. 346 by 250mm 13 5/8 by 9 7/8 in
Ten etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving printed in sepia ink, 1863, from the first edition, made in the workshop of Laurenciano Potenciano for the Real Academia, Madrid, on thick wove paper, some with a J.G.O. and a Palmette watermark, bound in the original yellow paper covers with the stencilled number '7' in ink on the cover
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from some sheets with occasional small fox marks and very slight handling creases in the right and lower margins (only visible upon close inspection), plate 70 with a soft crease and thin band of surface soiling in the right margin. The covers with minor creasing, and the binding with general wear and tear.
"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."