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(updated Mon Aug 13 20:25:33 2012 E.S.T.)

Auction Lot No. 171

Bidding:
GOYA, FRANCISCO DE 1746-1828
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    "Subir Y Bajar (RISE AND FALL)" plate 56 of 80 from "Los Caprichos"
    etching and aquatint,, 1799, , from the first edition of 300,,

  • Condition:In very good condition, some minor toning and staining from tape residues mainly at the very edges of the sheet. Sheet trimmed, but adequate margins.
  • Plate: 7 3/8 x 5 1/8 in. (18 x 13 cm.)plated: 8 1/2 x 6 in. (21.5 x 15.2 cm)
  • References: Recorded and illustrated in the standard text on Goya's original etchings by Harris, 91 III
  • Framing: Sold unframed
  • Note: Los Caprichos was one of four sets of prints illustrating the horrors of war then raging in Europe and the follies of 18th century Spain with its religious, social and political upheavals. The Los Caprichos series used ridicule, extravagance and fantasy to display the errors and vices of contemporary Spain.
Estimates*
US $
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
3000-4000
2490-3320
2040-2720
2940-3920

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.83 , British Pound 0.68, Swiss Fr 0.98. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: fg-1292e-36