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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Au Cirque (B. 9)
- 220 by 143 mm 8 5/8 by 5 5/8 in
Drypoint, 1905, from the Saltimbanques suite, from the total edition of 250, on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper, published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris, with full margins, folded back at top and bottom, foxing on the verso showing through, mottled mat stain, light-stain, framed
Condition
The top margin is folded back 1 3/4 inches and the verso has been taped to the backmat. The folded back area has significant mat stain and "reverse foxing". The lower margin is folded back 2 3/4 inches. Fox marks are visible on the verso and show through to the recto including 6 spots in the image. The margins have mottled mat stain and there is a window of light-stain around the image, darkest at the mat opening.
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.