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Lot 337
  • 337

Marcel Duchamp

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Marcel Duchamp
  • The Large Glass and Related Works, Vols. I-II (S. 643 and 648)
  • each 430 by 260 mm 17 by 10 1/4 in
The complete, two volume portfolio, comprising 18 etchings, with text by Arturo Schwarz, signed in pencil by the artist and the author on the justification page, signed in ballpoint pen and inscribed 'pour Joe Solomon' on the title page of Vol. I, numbered 58, from the total edition of 150, published by Schwarz Gallery, Milan, 1968, on wove paper with The Large Glass watermark, the full sheets, in good condition, volume I contained in the screenprinted Plexiglas case, volume II contained in the original orange linen-covered boards and slipcase (2 volumes)

Condition

The portfolios are in good condition overall. Volume I has light surface soiling on the fabric-covered boards. Volume II has very light surface soiling on the slipcase.
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