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Roy Lichtenstein
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Roy Lichtenstein
- La Nouvelle Chute de l'Amerique (C. 267-76)
- etching and aquatint
- Each plate: 380 by 280mm; 15 by 11in
- Each sheet: circa 480 by 353mm; 18 7/8 by 13 7/8 in
The complete suite, comprising 10 etchings with aquatint printed in colours, 1992, each signed and dated in pencil, numbered 10/42 (there was also a book edition of 80, plus 45 HC impressions), published by Les Editions du Solstice, Paris, on Japon nacré, contained in the original wove paper folder
Condition
With full margins, in good condition, each unframed. Minor imperfections in individual plates as follows:
Illustration for "Bayonne en Entrant dans NYC" (C. 269): with a short vertical crease along the lower left corner, and two soft handling creases across the upper corners.
Illustration for "Hüm Bum!" (C. 274): with two soft handling creases along the lower sheet edge.
Illustration for "De Denver au Montana, Départ 27 Mai 1972" (I) (C. 275): with two mottled and very pale fox marks in the upper right margin.
"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."