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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Femme Nue à la Source (B. 1093)
- Image: 525 by 633mm; 20 5/8 by 24 7/8 in
- Sheet: 622 by 752mm; 24½ by 29 5/8 in
Linocut printed in colours, 1962, signed in pencil and numbered 5/50, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, on Arches wove paper, with full margins, in good condition apart from a series of horizontal creases at the lower sheet edge at left, pale light-staining
Condition
The print is in good condition as catalogued. Creases run along the lower sheet edge at left circa 200mm and are more visible on the verso than recto. Some associated discoloration and rubbing can be seen. Light-staining is pale and visible in a window around the image with an occasional line of slight discoloration (surface soiling) at the mount opening. The print is adhered to the mount with adhesive tape at the sheet edges.
"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."