Auction 320: Prints | 17 November 2023
Francisco de Goya

4 sheets from the additional series: Los Proverbios

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Francisco de Goya
1746 Fuendetodos – Bordeaux 1828
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Etching and aquatint on laid paper. (1816-1824). Each ca. 24 x 35.2 cm (sheet size ca. 29 x 43 cm). Strong, clear impressions of the four additional sheets for the series: Los Proverbios with text by François Liénard für L’Art, published 1877. Includes: Dos a Uno, meten la Paja en el Culo (If two to one, stuff your arse with straw) – Bailando en una Cuerda Floja (Dancing on a slack rope) – Quien se pondrá el Cascabel al gato? (Who will bell the cat?) – Al Toro y al Aire darles Calle (Make way for bulls and wind).

Result: € 6,985*

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Details

Delteil 220-223; Harris 266-269 each III (from III).

Description

Strong, clearly drawn impressions of the four additional sheets for the series: Los Proverbios with the script by François Liénard for L’Art, published in 1877. present: Dos a Uno, meten la Paja en el Culo (Two to One, Straw in the Butt) – Bailando en una Cuerda Floja (Dancing on a Tightrope) – Quien se pondrá el Cascabel al gato? (Who will let the cat out of the bag?) – Al Toro y al Aire darles Calle (Make way for bulls and wind). Wide margins. – Evenly slightly yellowed and somewhat stained. Occasional minor paper defects at the edges and with remnants of former mounting on the reverse. In good overall condition.

Period

19th century

Technique

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