Lot 119
  • 119

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • L'égyptienne (B. 746; Ba. 906)
  • Aquatint
  • plate: 830 by 475mm 32 5/8 by 18 3/4 in
  • sheet: 157 by 644mm 41 5/8 by 25 3/8 in
Aquatint, 1953, one of three impressions printed from the cancelled plate by Crommelynck in 1979 as cited in Baer, on wove paper, framed

Condition

With full margins (a deckle edge at three sides), in good condition apart from a soft horizontal crease along lower margin, cockling to the sheet with associated diagonal soft creasing at upper corners and a soft horizontal crease along upper sheet edge, a soft handling mark, a small diagonal tear at lower left sheet edge (approx 1.5cm), a band of mount-staining at lower sheet edge verso, lighter mount-staining at other sheet edges, a minute fox mark at centre right sheet edge, occasional scuff marks and offsetting, framed.
"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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."