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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- La Sauterelle: four states (B. 358; Ba. 605)
- Sugar-lift aquatint with drypoint on Montval wove paper
- plate: 415 by 315 mm 16 3/8 by 12 3/8 in
- sheet (state I): 438 by 330 mm 17 2/5 by 13 in; sheets (states II-IV): 410 by 315 mm 16 1/8 by 12 3/8 in
Four sugar-lift aquatints, 1936, the complete set of Baer's four states, states II through IV.A inscribed in pencil IIE., IIIE. and IV Etat respectively, state I one of nine recorded proofs, states II and III each unique recorded proofs, state IV one of seven recorded proofs before steel-facing, plate XXXI for Picasso. Eaux-fortes originales pour les textes de Buffon, state I on Montval paper, states II through IV.A on Arches wove paper, printed by Lacourière, Paris (4 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition. States II-IV have been slightly trimmed into the plate along the left and upper edges, but are recorded in Baer as such. State I appears to have been slightly trimmed along the right and upper edges, and is likewise recorded in Baer as such. The sheet dimensions are consistent with the catalogue raisonné. The sheets appear slightly discolored, with faint time-stain at extreme edges. Some scattered surface dirt and traces of stray ink outside of the image, consistent with a working proof. States III and IV each with a small mottled fox mark, one at upper center and one at right center respectively. The versos in good condition, aside from few small mottled fox marks on states III and IV.
The additional impression of state I is in good condition, the upper and left edges slightly trimmed. A handling crease at lower left. A few traces of stray ink and surface soiling, consistent with a working proofs. The collector's stamp on the verso showing through slightly at lower left. The verso in good condition with a few faint fox marks and some 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Baer explicitly cites these proofs and specifies the correct sheet dimensions of each.