- 180
Francis Bacon
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Three Studies for Self Portrait
- Image: 340 by 890mm; 13 3/8 by 35 ½in
- Sheet: 520 by 940mm; 20½ by 37in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1983, signed in pencil, on wove paper, numbered 46/60, published by IRCAM for the Centre Pompidou, Paris, with margins, in good condition apart from a crease at lower left sheet corner, minor staining in lower right margin, very soft handling creases otherwise in good condition
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. The lower right sheet corner verso has pale brown discoloration, with a smaller area of similar discoloration visible in the lower right margin, away from the image. There is a 1 inch vertical crease in the lower left margin and a softer diagonal crease at the upper right sheet corner. In raking light handling creases are visible in the margins.
"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."