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Léonard Tsugouharu Foujita
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Léonard Tsugouharu Foujita
- La Troisième Jeunesse de Madame Prune
- 2 portofolios: one of etching and aquatints and one of lithographs
- plates: 195 by 142 mm 7 5/8 by 5 5/8 in
- overall: 275 by 226 by 24 mm 10 7/8 by 8 7/8 by 1 in
The complete set of 17 etching and aquatints printed in colors, with text in French by Pierre Loti, 1926, numbered 190 (of 445) on the justification page, from the total edition of 458, bound (as issued), on Arches laid paper, printed by La Roseraie, Paris, published by Les Éditions d'Art Devambez, Paris, contained in the original paper-covered slipcase together with Marc Chagall, The Bible: Verve. Vol. VIII, Nos 33 et 34 (Cramer Books 25; Mourlot 117-146), the complete set of 29 lithographs, 1956 (2 books)
Condition
The etchings in generally good condition, the full sheets. Eleven sheets with some discoloration, presumably caused by the original interleaved tissue sheets and each with two pinholes at the top and bottom of the plate and associated spots of discoloration on the recto. All sheets with scattered, small fox marks and time-stain at the extreme edges. The versos in generally good condition, with scattered fox marks; one sheet with additional foxing. The book in good condition with some spots of faint discoloration on the cover. The paper on the slipcase splitting at corners. The lithographs in good condition, the full sheets. All sheets with faint time-stain at the edges, seeping in, and an occasional pale fox mark. The boards loosely attached to the bound pages; some wear to the paper-wrapping at the corners.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.