- 72
René Magritte
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- René Magritte
- La Prêtre Marie (Kaplan & Baum 13)
- Etching printed in colors on japan nacre paper
- plate: 96 by 141 mm 3 3/4 by 5 1/2 in
- sheet: 275 by 223 mm 10 7/8 by 8 3/4 in
Etching printed in colors, conceived in 1967, printed posthumously in 1968, with the artist's stamped signature and numbered 53/150 in pencil (there is also a numbered edition of 150 on Rives paper), on Japon nacré paper, with the artist's blindstamp, printed by Atelier Georges Visat, Paris, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. The sheet with faint discoloration along the top edge, with slight undulation at the top left corner and an occasional minuscule, inconspicuous fox mark in the margins and on the verso. (A tiny nick in the top sheet edge.) The verso with remnants of prior hinging at the top corners and associated skinning.
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.