Lot 26
Various Artists
(20th century)
Metropolitan Opera Fine Art, the complete portfolio with the original linen folio case
, 1978
Sale 1115 - Prints & Multiples
Dec 15, 2022 10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,500

Sold for $2,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Various Artists
(20th century)
Metropolitan Opera Fine Art, the complete portfolio with the original linen folio case
, 1978
lithographs, screenprint, and intaglio prints
each signed and numbered 142/250 in pencil
30 3/4 x 22 3/4 inches.
Property from the Estate of a Private Collector, Denver, Colorado
Incudes work by Antonio Clavé, Léonor Fini, Richard Lindner, Marino Marini, André Masson, Larry Rivers, Paul Wunderlich, and Jamie Wyeth
Condition Report
With case: 31 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches.  Case has surface dirt and dust; prints appear to be in good condition.  Please see images.

Antonio Clavé, Carmen, five color embossed intaglio

Léonor Fini, Tristan und Isolde, twelve color serigraph

Richard Lindner, Der Rosenkavalier, twenty-two color lithograph

Marino Marini, La Traviata, eleven color lithograph

André Masson, Don Giovanni, nine color lithograph

Larry Rivers, Madama Butterfly, mixed media print of eight colors in lithography and three colors in serigraphy

Paul Wunderlich, Aida, five color lithograph

Jamie Wyeth, La Boheme, sixteen color lithograph



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