Lot 227
  • 227

Julian Opie

Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • Julian Opie
  • Twenty Six Portraits
  • Number 10 from the edition of 250 plus 50 artist's proofs
  • Lithograph, lambda and screenprints in book
  • overall: 429 by 304 by 22 mm 16 7/8 by 12 by 7/8 in
  • box: 437 by 307 by 28 mm 17 1/4 by 12 1/8 by 1 1/8 in
The complete book of 26 prints in colors, 16 lithographs bound (as issued), five Lambda prints and five screenprints tipped-in (as issued), 2006, signed in pencil on the justification page, numbered 74/250 (total edition includes 50 artist's proofs), on wove paper, with text by the artist, published by Alan Cristea Gallery, London, bond in the original cloth cover with the original navy silk slipcase (26 prints)

Condition

The book is in good condition. A miniscule spot of surface soiling the 5th lithograph at lower left. The tissue paper dividers between the tipped prints appear very slightly toned. The slipcase with scattered surface scuffs.
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