Description IAN HAMILTON FINLAY (Scottish 1925-2006) FOUR PRINTS, "From Posters from the Little Spartan War," 1982, comprising four linocuts, a complete portfolio from, "Posters from the Little Spartan War 1982" linocuts, not inscribed, titled "Mors Concilio Artium (Death to the Arts Council)"; "Concilium Artium Delendum Est (The Arts Council Must be Utterly Destroyed)"; "Pax Tuguriis Bellum Conc Artium (Peace to the Cottages—War to the Arts Council)"; "Pereant Tyranni Nummar (Let Perish the Money Tyrants)," each 11 3/4" x 17".?? Note: Posters from the Little Spartan War 1982 printed by Nicholas Sloan at Parrett Press, Martock, and published by the Wild Hawthorn Press in an edition of about 100.? Provenance: Exhibited in “AN ART HISTORIAN COLLECTS: The David E. Brauer Collection” at the Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, Alabama. Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report Some creasing along right edge of each, some wear, chipping, and scratches on frames, overall good condition,?wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.