Lot 175
- 175
Roy Lichtenstein
Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 GBP
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Description
- Roy Lichtenstein
- Crying Girl (C. II.1)
- offset lithograph
- Image: 438 by 589mm; 17 1/4 by 23 1/4 in
- Sheet: 457 by 610mm; 18 by 24in
Offset lithograph printed in colours, 1963, signed in pencil, from the edition of unknown size, published by Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, on wove paper
Condition
The full sheet, in good condition except the colours are slightly attenuated, a tiny hole in the image at her fingers, and two soft handling creases in her hair at left, the lower left margin has two small areas of pale damp-stain. The sheet edges are darkened, with a short tear at top center (outside of the image) and a short horizontal crease alongside the upper right corner, with further minor nicks and tiny tears at the edges. The verso shows pale mount-staining and an area of scattered irregular thinning at right that is not visible recto, framed.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."