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Francis Picabia
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- ÉTRETAT
- signed Francis Picabia (lower right)
- watercolour, gouache, black crayon and pencil on paper
- 50 by 65cm., 19 3/4 by 25 5/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Italy (acquired before 1980)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount along the upper and lower edges. There are 2cm. sq. areas of paper-skinning to the reverse of all four corners as a result of previous mounting. There are a few 1cm. tears and some further minor nicks running along the upper left edge of the sheet (none visible when framed), a 2cm. tear running across the upper right corner (not visible when framed) and a 2cm. tear to the centre of the right edge (partly visible when framed). Apart from a small flattened crease running along the upper left corner, two faint spots of foxing above the cliffs and some time minor staining to the sheet, this work is in overall good condition.
"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."