Lot 8
  • 8

Francisco Goya y Lucientes

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • Francisco de Goya
  • Los Desastres de la guerra: Plates 4, 32, 33, and 39 (Delteil 123, 151, 152 and 158; Harris 124, 152, 153 and 159)
  • each c 150 by 205 mm 6 by 8 in
Four etchings with drypoint, c. 1810-20, plates 32 and 33 from the First Edition published in 1863, the other plates from later editions, on various papers, with margins, an occasional pale stain or surface soiling in the margins, some plates with remains of old paper hinging or binding (4 prints)

Condition

The prints have some soft creasing (most noticeable in plate 32, which has vertical soft creasing in the image). There is an occasional spot of surface soiling or a pale stain in the margins or on the verso. There are remains of old hinges and/or binding at the margin edges.
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.
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