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Bart van der Leck
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Description
- Bart van der Leck
- Het Vlas. Amsterdam: N.V. De Spiegel, [1941].
- Number 232 of 550, relief print on wove paper designed by Bart van der Leck and printed in black with blocks of color in red, blue and yellow, illustrations, in original printed wrappers. Housed in an exquisitely crafted custom blue leather clamshell box with title label on front board in a de Stijl design.
- Het Vlas (The Flax) is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, translated into Dutch by M. Nijland-van der Meer de Walcheren.
- 9 7/8 by 7 in.
- 25.1 by 17.8 cm
Provenance
Barbara Leibowits Graphics, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above circa 2002)
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above circa 2002)
Condition
Minor scuffing on the blue calf on the back, and first letter is loose on the cover. Wrappers slightly browned and there is occasional foxing.
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.