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Alberto Giacometti
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Alberto Giacometti
- ÉTUDES DE TÊTES
- pen and ink and ballpoint pen on paper
- 30.9 by 50.4cm., 12 1/8 by 19 7/8 in.
Condition
Executed on cream wove embossed paper, not laid down, attached to the over mount at the centre of the left and right edges. The bottom edge is uneven. All four edges of the work are reinforced with restorer's tape on the reverse of the sheet. There is a join between two sheets of paper running vertically one third of the way down towards the left edge. There is a small hole to the centre of the bottom edge, and some paper thinning on the right hand edge. There are two large stains approximately 2cm. sq. to the lower left quadrant and three small spots to the upper left quadrant. Apart from time staining to the centre of the sheet, this work is in fairly 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."