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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Le Homard (B. 584)
- Image: 543 by 696mm; 21 3/8 by 27 3/8 in
- Sheet: 568 by 765mm; 22 3/8 by 30 1/8 in
Lithograph, 1949, signed in red crayon, numbered 9/50, printed by Mourlot, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from slight light-staining, scattered pale foxing in the margins, a wide strip of paper tape attached verso along lower extreme edge of sheet, the remains of a thin strip of paper tape along upper extreme edge of sheet verso
Condition
Please note the condition defects as described in the catalogue. The mentioned foxing is mostly in the margins, with occasional stray fox marks to the image. There are minor handling creases to the image only visible in a raking light. There is slight uneven backboard-staining and surface dirt verso. The work is hinged to the backboard at the top corners of the sheet 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."
"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."