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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
14,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Fumeur. I (B. 1165; Ba. 1165)
- soft-ground etching
- plate: 416 by 317 mm 16 3/8 by 12 1/2 in
- sheet: 563 by 407 mm 22 1/8 by 16 in
Soft-ground etching printed in colors, 1964, Baer's B.b of C, signed in pencil and numbered 32/50, on Richard de Bas laid paper, printed by Pennequin for Crommelynck, Paris, published by Louise Leiris, Paris, 1965, framed
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with wide margins. The sheet with light-stain, darkest at the mat opening. A few scattered fox marks throughout the sheet. A slight undulation to the sheet overall, possibly due to hinging on the verso to the mat. The verso in generally good condition with a few spots of faint surface soiling and scattered fox marks.
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.