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Alberto Burri
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Alberto Burri
- Lettere
- screenprints
- Each image: circa 197 by 231mm; 7 3/4 by 9 1/8 in
- Each sheet: circa 350 by 500mm; 13 7/8 by 19 3/4 in
The complete set of six screenprints in colours, 1973-1976, each signed in pencil, numbered 75/90, published by 2RC, Rome, with their blindstamp, on wove paper
Condition
With full margins, the images in good condition, apart from two with mottling in the black. Each sheet with scattered flecks of black mould at the verso and at some sheet edges recto, each with one or two small areas of pale purple staining in the margins (seemingly related to hinges verso), all well away from the image. Additional minor imperfections in the individual plates are scattered tiny fox marks at upper sheet edge of one plate, an occasional soft handling crease and occasional soft creases at the sheet corners, one plate with a small semi-circular paper loss at bottom right (6 mm diameter), 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."