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After William Blake
Estimate
80 - 120 GBP
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Description
- After William Blake
- Death of the Strong Wicked Man
- engraving, by Luigi Schiavonetti, from The Grave, A Poem by Robert Blair
- plate: 24 by 27.6cm., 9 1/2 by 11in.; sheet: 27.5 by 34.1cm., 10 3/4 by 13 3/8 in.
- Executed in 1808.
on wove paper
Literature
David Bindman, The Complete Graphic Works of William Blake, Switzerland, 1978, no. 469
Condition
With wide margins, in generally good condition apart from pale discoloration and mottled foxing mostly towards the sheet edges, a small made up area at lower left sheet edge, two small areas of pale water-staining at the upper sheet edge, four minute nicks at the lower sheet edge, framed.
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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."