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Brice Marden
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Brice Marden
- Etchings to Rexroth (L. 40)
- Portfolio of 25 etchings
- images: approx. 202 by 174 mm 8 by 6 7/8 in
- sheets: approx. 500 by 402 mm 19 5/8 by 15 7/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 25 etchings with aquatint, 1986, each signed in pencil, dated and inscribed 'PP 1', annotated sequentially 1 - 25, (undocumented printer's proofs aside from the numbered edition of 45), on BFK Rives paper, printed by Jennifer Melby, New York, published by Peter Blum Editions, New York
Condition
The prints are in good condition, with full margins. Stray ink and minor surface soiling in the platemark on the verso of all but plates 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 17, 21 and 22.
Additional minor imperfections particular to a small number of plates include:
(Two tiny, inconspicuous fox marks in plates 6, 7 and 12. Occasional, unobtrusive stray ink on the recto of plates 6, 7 and 12. Unobtrusive surface soiling on the recto of plates 1, 8, 11, 14 and 24. Unobtrusive surface soiling on the verso of plates 2, 4, 16 and 20.)
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.