Lot 125
  • 125

Cyril Edward Power

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • Cyril Edward Power
  • Aerial Combat
  • Monotype on paper
  • plate: 302 by 250 mm 11 7/8 by 9 7/8 in
  • sheet: 361 by 330 mm 14 1/4 by 13 in
Monotype printed in colors, circa 1932, signed in pencil, titled and inscribed ‘No. 2’ and ‘pinx et imp.’, on wove paper, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, with margins. The sheet edges are unevenly trimmed and there are a few small fox marks in the margins. A pale band of light-stain surrounding the image and faint time-stain at extreme sheet edges. There is a tiny pin hole in each corner, a small crease at the upper left sheet edge and three very narrow hinge remnants along the upper and lower sheet edges. (There is slight weakness to the paper at the bevel of the plate, inherent to printing process, and a light diagonal crease in the lower left corner.) The verso with the occasional fox mark and a few traces of surface soiling, as well as several hinge remnants and a small area of skinning along upper sheet edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.