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Francis Picabia 1879-1953
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- Tête de jeune fille souriante
- signed Francis Picabia (lower left)
- charcoal and gouache on paper
- 13 1/2 by 9 7/8 in.
- 34.3 by 25 cm.
Provenance
Sale: Tajan, Paris, December 2, 1998, lot 8.
Condition
The sheet is glued along the top edge to the mat. Sheet in generally good condition apart from a few stains and creases. The stains visible when the work is framed are predominantly along the top upper edge on the left, also on the left shoulder of the girl. Creases are along the lower edge. Soft handling creases to overall sheet.
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
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Comité Picabia.