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Marcel Duchamp
Estimate
13,000 - 16,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Marcel Duchamp
- NU DESCENDANT UN ESCALIER, NO. 2
- signed M.Duchamp and dated Dec 37 on a French 5-Centime postage stamp
- pochoir-coloured reproduction of the painting Nu descendant un escalier, no. 2 by Marcel Duchamp of 1912
- 35 by 20cm., 13 3/4 by 7 7/8 in.
Literature
Arturo Schwarz, The Complete Works of Marcel Duchamp, London, 1997, no. 458, illustration of another example of this edition p. 745
Francis Naumann, Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Making Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, New York, 1999, no. 5.20, illustration of another example from the same edition p. 135
Francis Naumann, Marcel Duchamp: The Art of Making Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, New York, 1999, no. 5.20, illustration of another example from the same edition p. 135
Condition
The sheet is taped to the mount at two points along the upper edge. Other than a 6cm crease to the upper right corner, a light 5cm. crease to the upper left corner, a 2 cm. one to the centre of the work and 2 diagonal creases (visible in the catalogue) to the lower right corner, this work is in good original condition.
"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."