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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Desastres de la Guerra
- Etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving on paper
- Each sheet: circa 250 by 345mm; 9 7/8 by 13 5/8 in
Etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving, 1810-1820, 23 plates from the first edition of 1863, with title and biographical essay, very good impressions in dark sepia, printing with clarity and warm tone, on sturdy wove paper, many with J.G.O or Palmette watermark
Condition
This set contains the following plates: H. 122, 126, 129, 131-133, 135-136, 138-150, 156, 197, with margins, the subjects in good condition, the sheets numbered in biro in right corners, diagonal folds in right corners of several sheets, paper discoloration (mainly along edges of sheets) and occasional very small nicks and paper losses at the outer edges of sheets, a few sheets with uneven staining verso, scattered fox marks, occasional soft creasing to the margins, loose with remains of old binding along left edge of sheet, unframed.
"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."