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Man Ray
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Man Ray
- A l'heure de l'Observatoire - Les Amoreaux (see Marconi 15)
- lithograph
- image: 355 by 898mm 14 by 35 3/8 in
- sheet: 605 by 1053mm 23 7/8 by 41 1/2 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1970, initialled in pencil, inscribed 'essay', a colour trial proof (aside from the edition of 150), on wove paper, published by J. Petithory, Paris, framed
Condition
The full sheet, in good condition apart from pale mount-staining, a few short, horizontal creases at right sheet edge, a few creases in the lower margin and occasional soft handling creases, light paper skinning at left sheet edge, traces of minor surface soiling and uneven pale discoloration verso, framed. (Stray blue ink in the image, 'Les Amoureux (Chave)' inscribed in brown marker pen verso (slightly showing through at right sheet edge recto).
"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."