- 117
Joán Miró
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Joan Miró
- Les Pénalités de l'Enfer ou les Nouvelles-Hébrides (Cramer Books 188; M. 959-982, 984-990)
- lithographs
- each sheet: approx. 270 by 375mm 10 5/8 by 14 3/4 in
- overall: 295 by 400 by 69mm 11 5/8 by 15 3/4 by 2 3/4 in
The portfolio, comprising 25 lithographs, two impressions of M. 979 and lacking M. 983, 21 printed in colours, with text by Robert Desnos, 1974, signed in red crayon on the justification (M. 982), numbered 88, from the total edition of 220, loose (as issued), on Arches wove paper, including an additional suite of six lithographs (one with additions in red ball-point pen), published by Maeght, Paris, contained in the original paper wrappers and orange cloth-covered box
Condition
The full sheets, printed to the edges, in good condition, infrequent pale off-printing verso, on the recto of M. 964 from the facing page, minor rubbing along the right edge of M. 976, the accordion-folded sixth lithograph in the additional suite with paper discoloration, minor wear at the corners of the box.
"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."