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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Feuille d'études techniques. Neuf têtes (B. 285; Ba. 438)
- Etching and drypoint with reserves on old greenish XIXth Century laid paper
- plate: 317 by 226 mm 12 1/2 by 8 7/8 in
- sheet: 525 by 395 mm 20 5/8 by 15 1/2 in
Etching, 1934, printed in 1961, Baer's B.b of C, stamped with the artist's signature and inscribed in pencil épreuve d'artiste, one of 19 recorded artist's proofs aside from the numbered edition of 50, on greenish laid paper, printed by Frélaut, Paris
Condition
The print is in good condition, with full margins. A few minuscule circular losses in the margins at upper and lower center. Time-stain at extreme edges of sheet. A faint diagonal line of surface soiling in the upper left hand corner. A 5 mm horizontal tear at left center edge. The verso in good condition. (A few minuscule fox marks visible upon close inspection.)
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.
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.