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:
- each sheet hinged with paper tape at the upper corners verso (L 80 adhered to the backboard along the upper sheet edge).
- the portfolio case with some minor signs of wear.
Flowing Forms (Lafranca 80):
- with margins, a deckle edge at right.
- occasional and minor scuffs within the image, with resultant paper abrasion and ink loss.
- pale brown marks at the upper left and right corners.
- a tiny pinpoint foxspot in the left margin.
- the sheet cockled, with a soft crease at the lower right corner (30 mm.).
- the numbering very slightly smudged.
Crystal (L 35):
- with margins, a deckle edge below.
- occasional and minor scuffs within the image, with resultant paper abrasion and ink loss.
- three pinpoint foxspots in the upper left margin.
Lucca (small version) (L 52):
- with margins, a deckle edge below.
- a small, pale grey mark in the left margin.
Turkish Sundial between two Turkish Forms (L 72):
- the full sheet, with a deckle edge at right.
- the sheet with light-staining.
- foxmarks and handling marks across the sheet, recto and verso.
- a small 5 mm. tear at the lower right corner.
- occasional and minor scuffs within the image, with resultant paper abrasion.
Two and a half Goblets (L 94):
- the full sheet, with a deckle edge at right.
- occasional and minor scuffs within the image, with resultant paper abrasion and ink loss.
- a pale yellow stain at the upper right sheet edge.
- very pale and unobtrusive foxing in the margins.
- two hairline indentations in the lower margin, one extending from the plate and the other from the sheet edge.
Single Form (L 114):
- the full sheet, with a deckle edge at left.
- pinpoint foxspots across the sheet, recto and verso.
Paros Tree (L 101):
- the full sheet, with a deckle edge at left.
- a very pale handling mark in the lower left margin.
- occasional pinpoint foxspots verso, not showing through recto.
- two small areas of stray printing ink at the lower sheet edge verso, not showing through recto.
Two Goblets and Mug (L 115):
- the full sheet, with a deckle edge at left.
- occasional and minor scuffs within the image, with resultant paper abrasion and ink loss.
Olympic Fragment, No 1 (L 11):
- with margins, a deckle edge at right.
- the sheet with light-staining.
- occasional pinpoint foxspots recto and verso.
- some minor scuff marks in the right margin.
Tree Column and Moon (L 58):
- the full sheet, with a deckle edge above.
- occasional and minor scuffs within the image, with resultant paper abrasion and ink loss.
Otherwise as described and in generally very good condition.
Print Report