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René Magritte
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- René Magritte
- La Philosophie et la Peinture de Rene Magritte
- Sheets 735 by 530 mm 28 7/8 by 20 7/8 in
The complete suite, comprising 10 photo-lithographs printed in colors, 1979-80, each with the artist's stamped signature, numbered 123/300.
Condition
In good condition apart from handling creases. Slight scuffing and soiling on the blue portfolio cover.
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.
Catalogue Note
The prints were each signed in pencil by the artist's wife. They are also numbered 123/300 on the justification page. The total edition was 600 with 40 additional hors-commerce impressions.
On BFK Rives wove paper, text by Marcel Paquet, printed by Arte, Paris, published by Art 204, Paris, with full margins, each with the blindstamp of the publisher, contained in original grey linen covered porfolio (text sheets only) and blue linen covered portfolio (prints and justification page) (2 portfolios)