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Cy Twombly
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Cy Twombly
- Natural History Part I Mushrooms (Bastian 42-51)
- All signed and numbered 96/98 lower right
- Lithographs with collage and hand additions
- sheets: 756 by 560 mm 29 3/4 by 22 in
The complete portfolio, comprising ten lithographs with collotype printed in colors, with touches of handcoloring and collage, 1974, each initialed in pencil and numbered 96/98 (total edition includes 17 artist's proofs), on Rives Couronne 100% rag paper, no. III on Richard de Bas mould-made paper, with the blindstamp of the printer, Matthieu Studio, Zürich-Dielsdorf, published by Propyläen Verlag, Berlin, framed (10 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition. Each sheet with a slight ripple. No. III is toned, with time-stain at extreme sheet edges. (Tape from collaged elements coming up slightly on a few prints. Several with an occasional spot of surface soiling.)
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.
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.