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Jacob Lawrence
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jacob Lawrence
- Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L86-1-L97-5)
- Screenprint in colors
- images: approx. 725 by 470 mm 28 1/2 by 18 1/2 in
- sheets: approx. 815 by 560 mm 32 1/8 by 22 in
The portfolio, comprising 15 screenprints in colors 1986 - 1997, each print signed in pencil, titled and dated, eight numbered 2/120, three numbered 2/125 and four numbered 2/99, on Bainbridge 2-ply paper, with the blindstamp of the printer, Workshop, Inc., Washington, D.C., published by the Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, lacking the justification and the original portfolio, contained in a contemporary corrugated cardboard box (15 prints)
Condition
Each sheet with full margins and fresh colors, in good condition apart from occasional surface soiling and stray ink on the verso of each sheet.
Additional imperfections to individual prints include:
The Capture: Several pencil eraser-sized fox marks in the right side of the sheet.
A slight bend in the top left corner of Deception, The Opener, The Burning, Flotilla, the March and Strategy.
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.
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.