Lot 113
  • 113

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Jeunes femmes nues reposant (B. 453; M., PP. 102)
  • Etching
  • sheet: 498 by 655mm 19 1/4 by 25 3/4 in
Lithograph, 1947, the second (final) state, signed in pencil, numbered 23/50, on Arches wove paper, framed

Condition

With wide margins, in generally good condition apart from two unobtrusive repaired tears: one in the subject's hair at upper right (approx. 7.5cm) (only visible in a raking light), the second (approx. 2.5cm) horizontal tear with associated paper loss in the right sheet edge, made up, minor surface soiling and a fox mark in the top left corner, the verso with minor surface soiling.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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