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Man Ray
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
- Man Ray
- A L'heure de l'Observatoire: Les Amoureux
- Lithographe
- Image: 352 by 890mm; 13 7/8 by 35in
- Sheet: 668 by 1020mm; 26 1/4 by 40 1/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1967, signed in pencil, numbered 16/150, on wove paper
Condition
With margins, there is a touched-in 2cm crease in the upper lip at left, a skillfully repaired tear along the treeline at right (measuring approx. 12cm) is largely visible from the verso, and there are three soft vertical creases spaced across the sheet, imperfections in the margins comprise scattered pale foxing, damp staining and two short repaired tears at the lower edge (5cm at right and 0.5cm at centre), a horizontal repaired tear at left edge of sheet (4cm), with further handling creases and printer's creases, there is uneven discoloration verso, 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."