- 16
Francisco José de Goya y Lucietes
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco José de Goya y Lucietes
- Los Proverbios (Harris 248-265)
- Etching
- each plate: approx. 245 by 350mm 9 5/8 by 9 7/8 in
- largest sheet: 332 by 499mm 13 1/8 by 19 5/8 in
The complete set of eighteen etchings with aquatint and drypoint, 1864, from the first edition of 1864 before the numbers, published by the Real Academia, Madrid, on wove paper, some bearing the Palmette watermark
Condition
With wide margins, in generally good condition, the majority of the sheets with a small hole in the upper left image (two sheets with two holes), each sheet with a soft central vertical fold (mainly visible verso), sheet edges with pale browns stains (mainly visible in the lower right corner and well away from image), paper discoloration in margins and verso, occasional fox marks, soft creasing in margins and the extreme sheet edges with minor imperfections. Individual flaws as follows: H. 253 with two small vertical tears at lower left sheet edge, H. 260 with a diagonal tear at upper left sheet edge (approx. 6cm), H. 261 with a minute vertical tear at upper sheet edge at center. The title page with surface dirt. Each unframed.
"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."