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MAX ERNST | La ballade du soldat (Spies/Leppien 218)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Max Ernst
- La ballade du soldat (Spies/Leppien 218)
- Album of lithographs
- overall: 405 by 305mm 16 by 12in
The deluxe album, comprising 34 lithographs printed in colours, 1972, with the additional suite (the suite from another set), with title-page, text, and justification, this copy signed by the artist and the author Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes in pencil, numbered 40/79 in ink, on wove paper, each sheet in the additional suite of lithographs signed in pencil, numbered 54/79, published by Pierre Chave, Vence, on Japon nacré paper, loose (as issued), in original paper wrappers, blue cloth-covered boards with title on spine and slip case
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition, the blue slip case with small losses and signs of wear.
"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."