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FRANCIS PICABIA | Sans Titre
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- Sans Titre
- signed Francis Picabia (lower left)
- pencil on paper
- 41,7 x 31,4 cm; 16 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.
- Executed circa 1940-1942.
fusain sur papiersigné en bas à gauche
Provenance
Private collection, France
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on thin grey wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two points along the upper edge. There are a few small paper losses and a small hole along the lower edge (the larger of which is 2 cm long). The sheet is slightly undulating with some minor flattened creases and handling marks in places throughout the composition. There is some paper skinning to the upper right corner. The sheet is light stained with some scattered flecks of foxing. This work is in overall good condition.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Comité Picabia.