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Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francisco de Goya
- Los Caprichos (D. 38-117; H. 36-115)
- Portfolio of etchings
- each sheet: approx. 340 by 246mm 13 3/8 by 9 5/8 in
- overall: 335 by 253mm 14 by 10in
The complete portfolio, comprising 80 etchings with aquatint, drypoint and engraving printed in dark umber ink, 1799, from the sixth edition of 1890-1900, made in the Calcografía for the Real Academia, Madrid, on thick wove paper, bound in the original yellow pasteboard covers with the Self-Portrait on the front
Condition
With full margins, in generally good condition, plates 11 and 12 loose from binding, with associated horizontal creases along lower sheet edges, with paper discoloration mainly at sheet edges (mostly visible on plates 1 -13), areas of mottled foxing on plates 1-5 and the verso of plate 80, some sheets with soft creasing in the lower corners, the rest with the occasional small isolated fox mark, plate 1 with an area of damp staining in the right margin and plate 30 with minor staining in margins, other lesser defects. The covers with general slight wear and some areas of staining.
"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."