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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- minotaure caressant une dormeuse (b. 201)
- Plate: 295 by 365mm; 11 5/8 by 14 3/8 in
- Sheet: 339 by 444mm; 13 3/8 by 17 1/2 in
Drypoint, 1933, from the Vollard Suite, signed in pencil, from the total edition of 303, on Montval laid paper, watermarked Picasso, with full margins, in good condition apart from very slight paper discoloration along outer edges of sheet, a few pale foxmarks in lower margins, there is a slight pressure mark verso running along top, left and lower edge of sheet just visible recto, a handling mark at right end of underline of signature
Condition
In good condition as catalogued. The mentioned presure mark which may have been caused by a plate or volume resting against the sheet is just visible recto along the top edge of image when the sheet is in a raking light.
"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."