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Lot 212
  • 212

Robert Indiana

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Indiana
  • The Book of Love
  • screenprint
  • each image: 461 by 457 mm 18 1/8 by 18 in
  • each sheet: 610 by 507 mm 24 by 20 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 12 screenprints in colors and 12 poems, 1997, each signed in pencil, inscribed 'AP 11/15'  on the cover, an artist's proof aside from the numbered edition of 200, the prints dated '96, on A.N.W. Crestwood Museum Edition paper, contained in the original brown paper-covered portfolio, on A.N.W. Crestwood Museum Edition paper, published by American Image Editions, New York, contained in the original brown paper-covered portfolio (12 prints)

Condition

The prints are in good condition with fresh colors. The imperfections in individual prints are as follows: Blue, red and yellow: There is slight rubbing on the verso Blue, green and red: There is a small area of rubbing toward the top middle of the recto Orange, yellow and red: There is a small area of stray ink on the verso Poem: A slight fold on corner of vellum title page, rubbing on verso of first page, and rubbing on the top right sheet edge of the verso of page title "In Apean"
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.
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