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Lot 13
  • 13

Reginald Marsh

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Reginald Marsh
  • Chop Suey Dancers (#1) (S. 78)
  • etching
  • 198 by 150 mm 7 3/4 by 5 15/16 in
Etching with extensive hand-coloring, 1929, the fourth (final) state, signed in pencil, from the edition of approximately 18, on wove paper with the England watermark

Condition

Wide (full?) margins, in good condition. The numbering has possibly been erased or worn away (a # sign still faintly visible at lower left). The margins with slight surface soiling in spots, a stray graphite mark at lower right, and a window of pale light-stain darkest at the mat opening. Remains of paper tape at upper sheet corners verso.
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

Please see note regarding hand-coloring in the previous lot.