Lot 33
  • 33

Giorgio Morandi

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Fiori di campo (V. 78)
  • etching on wove paper
  • plate: 249 by 214 mm 9 3/4 by 8 3/8 in
  • sheet: 409 by 299 mm 16 1/8 by 11 3/4 in
Etching, 1930, the first state (of two), signed in pencil, dated and numbered 19/21, on wove paper, framed

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, with wide margins. Extremely faint discoloration and some soft creases in the margins, a few extending slightly into the image. The signature and numbering are somewhat faint. A small spot of adhesive stain and a spot of slight skinning at the upper sheet edge. The sheet edges slightly uneven and with an occasional small dent. The verso with very faint mottled discoloration and a few small red stains, not showing through.
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.
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