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Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, R.A.
- Moonstrips Empire News Volume I; General Dynamic F.U.N.; and Bunk! (V&A 37, 54, 101-147)
- Lithographs and Screenprints
- The portfolios measure as follows: 40 by 28cm.; 15 3/4 by 11in.; 40 by 28cm.; 15 3/4 by 11 in.; 45.2 by 32.2cm.; 17 3/4 by 12 3/4 in.
Moonstrips Empire News Volume I: The complete portfolio of 100 screenprints in colours, 1967, eight signed in pencil and numbered 344/500, with justification and text, printed by Kelpra Studios, London, published by Editions Alecto, loose in original plexiglass box produced by Herault Studios
General Dynamic F.U.N.: The complete portfolio of 50 screenprints and lithographs in colours, 1967-70, six sheets signed in pencil, numbered 50/350, with gold title-page signed in pencil and numbered Volume A, 50/350, justification, text, and a reproduction of the collating chart, printed by Richard Davis, Lyndon Hawood, and Alecto Studios, on various papers, published by Editions Alecto, London, loose in original plexiglass box
Bunk!: The complete portfolio comprising 47 lithographs and screenprints in colours with collage, 1972, with title-page signed in pencil, dedicated for Sophie and dated July 1975, justification, text, list of plates, this copy signed and dated in pencil, numbered 77/100 in ink, on various papers, published by Snail Chemicals, the sheets loose in original canvas-covered box
General Dynamic F.U.N.: The complete portfolio of 50 screenprints and lithographs in colours, 1967-70, six sheets signed in pencil, numbered 50/350, with gold title-page signed in pencil and numbered Volume A, 50/350, justification, text, and a reproduction of the collating chart, printed by Richard Davis, Lyndon Hawood, and Alecto Studios, on various papers, published by Editions Alecto, London, loose in original plexiglass box
Bunk!: The complete portfolio comprising 47 lithographs and screenprints in colours with collage, 1972, with title-page signed in pencil, dedicated for Sophie and dated July 1975, justification, text, list of plates, this copy signed and dated in pencil, numbered 77/100 in ink, on various papers, published by Snail Chemicals, the sheets loose in original canvas-covered box
Condition
Moonstrips Empire News Volume I: the complete set in good condition, the title page with slight scuffing, 'Formica-Formikel' with surface dirt verso, 'Cover for a Journal' with finger prints in gold margin and handling marks verso, sheet 100 with a crease along extreme lower sheet edge, the rest in good condition apart from the odd patch of discoloration or foxing, the plexiglass box with some slight scratches.
General Dynamic F.U.N.: The complete set in good condition apart from the odd scuff mark, the gold title-page with the odd hairline scratch, sheet 25 with finger marks, sheet 29 'Jesus Colour by Numbers' with offset ink from another print verso, EA 733 'Pig or person...' with a tiny grease spot in centre of image.
Bunk!: in good condition, some stray spots of adhesive associated with collage, some of the collage coming loose from support-sheets, 'Fun helped them Fight' loose from support-sheet.
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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."