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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Le Repas Frugal (B. 1; Ba. 2)
- 463 by 371 mm 18 1/4 by 14 5/8 in sheet 626 by 505 mm 24 5/8 by 19 7/8 in
Drypoint, 1904, from the Saltimbanques suite, from the edition of 250, published by Vollard, 1913, on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper, wtih margins, in good condition except the upper and lower sheet edges shaved, a small fox mark in the background between the heads of the two figures, pale light- and mat stain, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition overall. There is a repaired puncture in the rim of the hat on the figure at left. There is a natural deckle at left and right but the top and bottom edges are trimmed. The fox mark at center is dark but small. Additional fox marks are visible in the margins and on the verso not showing through to the recto. The margins are slightly discolored by mottled mat stain and pale light-stain appears in a window around the image. Mat stain on the verso is sligthly mottled.
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.
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.