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Francis Bacon
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Self-Portrait
- Image: 850 by 635mm; 33 1/2 by 25in
- Sheet: 1020 by 724mm 40 1/8 by 28 1/2 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1973, after the painting from the same year, signed in felt-tip pen (faded), numbered 40/180, printed by Mourlot, Paris, on wove paper, with full (?) margins, in good condition apart from scattered foxing mainly in the lower margin, slight skinning along the lower edge of sheet, a small backed hole in left margin, taped to backboard along edges of sheet recto
Condition
In good condition as catalogued. The mentioned hole in left margin measures approx 1cm.
"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."