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FRANCISCO JOSÉ DE GOYA Y LUCIENTES | Los Caprichos (D. 38-117; H. 36-115)
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Caprichos (D. 38-117; H. 36-115)
- each sheet: approx. 320 by 220mm 11 3/4 by 8 3/4 in
The complete set, comprising 80 etchings with burnished aquatint, drypoint and engraving, 1797-98, very fine to good impressions from the First Edition, published by the artist, Madrid, 1799, printed in umber ink, with the scratch on Plate 45, on laid paper, loose (as issued)
Provenance
The Collection of Horatio Curtis; donated to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1922; private collection, purchased in the 1974 deacquisition, sanctioned by E. Sayrs; sold Christie's Paris, 29 November 2005, Lot 63, where acquired by the present owner
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, a few sheets with minor losses at the lower corners and along the lower sheet edges, several sheets with inconspicuous thinning in the margins, Plate 48 with a thinned area that has just broken through, Plate 18 with some uneven paper discoloration, contained loose in an archival clamshell box. (Printer's creases are inherent to production).
"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."