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Portfolio
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Portfolio
- Le Surréalisme en 1947
- portfolio
- overall: 243 by 212 by 30mm 9 1/2 by 8 3/8 by 1 1/4 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 17 lithographs, five etchings and two woodcuts, 1947, stamp-numbered 858, from the total edition of 999, on wove papers, with title and text, contained in the original card boards with the multiple 'Prière de toucher' by Marcel Duchamp and Enrico Donati, published by Éditions Pierre a Feu, Paris
Condition
The full sheets, in generally good condition except the multiple on the cover is lacking the black velvet backing, also lacking the original slipcase, the breast with some general wear and minor loss, the sheets with pale discoloration (more apparent at extreme sheet edges), the portfolio also lacking the original slipcase.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The contributing artists are: Marcel Duchamp, Enrico Donatti, Joan Miró, Max Ernst, Alexander Calder, Yves Tanguy, Jean Arp, Hans Bellmer, Wifredo Lam, Dorothea Tanning, Matta, Victor Brauner, Jacques Hérold, Marcel Jean, Maria, Serge Brignoni, Bruno Capacci, Elisabeth van Damme, Julio de Diego, David Hare, Jacqueline Lamba, Kay Sage, and Toyen.