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Alphonse Mucha Documents Décoratifs prints each sheet approximately 457 by 330 mm 18 by 13 in overall 473 by 343 by 43 mm 18 5/8 by 13 1/2 by 1 3/4 in The complete portfolio, comprising 72 prints in four volumes, 1902, published by Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Paris, with title and text by Gabriel Mourey, loose (as issued), on wove paper or laid colored paper mounted on wove, contained in the four original paper wrappers, and paper-covered boards with cloth ties (72 prints) Condition The full sheets, generally in good condition apart from pale paper discoloration, mainly towards the sheet edges and the wrappers, infrequent foxing, occasional minor surface soiling or tiny tears at the sheet edges. The boards have surface soiling, staining and a few superficial scrapes. 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.