Pablo Picasso

Aquatint, 1963, signed in pencil, numbered 27/50, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, 1965, on Richard de Bas wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from light-staining, occasional handling creases in the margins, slight surface dirt in the margins, pale water stains in left and lower margin, remains of hinge tape in top corners of sheet verso 

In good condition as catalogued There is a diagonal handling crease in the right margin measuring 6cm. There are four pale vertical stains along lower edge of sheet measuring c. 4,5cm, associated with previous tape on mount (?). As mentioned there are 4 pale water stains in the lower and left margin. There is one fox mark at outer left edge of sheet. Slight surface dirt verso and pencil inscriptions in top left and lower right corner of sheet and lower left verso.
"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."