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Yves Tanguy
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Yves Tanguy
- Le Grand Passage (Wittrock 19B-C)
- etchings in colors
- plate: 172 by 135 mm 6 3/4 by 5 1/3 in
- overall: 274 by 215 by 24 mm 10 3/4 by 8 1/2 in
The complete book, comprising two etchings printed in colors, with text by Jean Laude, 1954, each signed in pencil and inscribed 'Pour Claudine L.', also signed in ink on the justification page by Jean Laude and inscribed 'Exemplaire de Claudine Laude 'L'amour nous serre dans la meme statue'', one of six recorded hors commerce examples aside from the edition of 41, printed by L'Atelier 17, published by Les Presses Littéraires de France, Paris, contained in the original collaged paper wrappers and blue paper-covered boards (2 prints)
Condition
The prints in good condition, the full sheets and good colors. The sheets with scattered, small fox marks, each with a few in the plate. The extreme edges of the sheets with faint time-stain. The versos with small fox marks and a few spots of surfaces soiling. The book in good condition, the pages with inscriptions in pen and pencil. The paper wrappers and boards in good condition, the paper-covered boards splitting at the spine.
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.