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Lot 148
  • 148

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Le Repas Frugal (Bloch 1; Baer 2)
  • 465 by 375 mm 18 1/4 by 14 3/4 in sheet 662 by 505 mm
Etching, 1904, from the Saltimbanques suite, second (final) state, from the edition of 250, on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper, published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris, with full margins, in good condition apart from faint discoloration in the margins, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition as catalogued. Pale light-stain has slightly darkened the paper tone and there are a series of faint brown horizontal lines of discoloration at the left and right sheet edges, all shorter than 1 inch. There are a few pale fox marks only in the marigns. The verso has mottled discoloration not showing through to the recto, along with remains of adhesive and associated skinning at the sheet corners.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.