The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
In addition to the catalogue description:
David Hockney: Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink, signed in ink
- two areas of pale staining to the left and right of the text, above and below, from old hinges.
- areas of surface dirt, mainly near the sheet edges.
760 x 506 mm.
David Hockney: Travels with Pen, Pencil and Ink, signed in red and green felt-tip (framed)
- foxing mainly in the lower subject.
- not examined out of the frame.
Paris Review 25th Anniversary 1981
- a few small abrasions on the blue vase.
- pin-holes at the sheet corners, and at the upper centre edge.
- surface dirt and small spot stains in places, visible on the cream background.
887 x 658 mm.
TRISTAN und ISOLDE/RICHARD WAGNER
- a crease at the upper left sheet tip; horizontal creasing near the upper edge, breaking through in places; soft handling creasing overall, mainly visible in raking light.
985 x 507 mm.
Hockney Paints the Stage
- laid to a card support.
- a small patch of brown tape attached to the surface upper right, some other stains upper left.
- a pressure mark upper left, visible in raking light.
- creasing to the lower left sheet tip, other handling creasing and occasional nicks at the edges.
684 x 937 mm.
1st British International Print Biennale
- pale toning and some handling marks at the edges.
- remains of old blue tack at the corners, and toning verso.
- some soft handling creases, mainly visible in raking light.
760 x 507 mm.
Otherwise as described.
Print Report