Lot 253
  • 253

Christopher Wool

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Christopher Wool
  • Black Book 
  • screenprint on wove paper
  • each sheet: approx. 580 by 400mm 22 7/8 by 15 3/4 in
  • overall: 587 by 410mm 23 1/8 by 16 1/8 in
The complete book, comprising 17 screenprints, 1989, signed in black felt-tip pen on the justification page, numbered 310/350 (total edition includes eight artist's proofs), on wove paper, printed by Karen Davidson, published by Thea Westerich and Gisella Capitain, New York, bound in the original black covers

Condition

The book is in good condition apart from slight splitting to the binding at the first page, occasional soft handling marks (only visible upon close inspection). The front cover with a small horizontal area of skinning and occasional small scattered water marks (mainly on the back cover).
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