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Francis Bacon
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- STUDY FOR A BULLFIGHT NO.1
- Image: 1260 by 1150mm; 49 5/8 by 45¼in
- Sheet circa: 1590 by 1185mm; 62 5/8 by 46 5/8 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1971, after the painting of 1969, signed in felt-tip pen (faded), numbered 70/150, printed by Arte Paris, published by Centre National d'Art Contemporain, with full (?) margins, in good condition apart from uneven water-staining along lower edge of sheet with associated cockling of sheet, occasional handling marks (unexamined out of frame)
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued and the colours are fresh and bright. Damp stain along the lower sheet edge extends circa 27 inches from right to left, with a shorter 2 inch area appearing closer to the left, and approximately 3 inches vertically into the margin, with associated discoloration and rippling. The signature is slightly faded.
"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."