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Francis Picabia
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- L'ESPAGNOLE
- signed Francis Picabia (lower right) and inscribed Barcelone (lower left)
brush and ink, pencil and watercolour on paper
- 39.4 by 32.7cm., 15 1/2 by 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at the top two corners. The upper and left edges are deckled. There is an artist's pinhole at the centre of the top edge. Apart from some light time staining, some spots of surface dirt and a spot of foxing to the right of the head, visible in the catalogue illustration, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is warmer in the original.
"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."