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William Blake
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- William Blake
- The Lamb (Bindman 68; Bentley 8)
- etching
- 116 by 76 mm 4 1/2 by 3 in
- sheet 207 by 146 mm 8 1/8 by 5 3/4 in
Relief etching printed somewhat unevenly in grayish-black ink and strengthened in shell gold, with extensive hand-coloring in watercolor, c. 1800-03, numbered 7 in gray ink in upper right margin, on wove paper
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins, the colors very fresh. A window of very pale light-stain surrounds the image, pale discoloration at the sheet eges, with stitching holes at left.
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.