- 153
Francis Bacon
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Three Studies for Self Portrait
- Image: 340 by 890mm; 13 3/8 by 35½in
- Sheet: 518 by 939mm; 20 3/8 by 37in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1983, signed in pencil, numbered 46/60, published by IRCAM for the Centre Pompidou, Paris, on wove paper, with wide margins, in good condition apart from a vertical crease to lower left edge of sheet, occasional minor handling creases to margins and occasional small areas of foxing
Condition
The image is in generally good condition. The sheet has wide margins with a deckle at the lower and right edges. The mentioned vertical crease at the lower left edge of sheet measure approximately 155mm. The minor handling creases to the margins are mostly only visible in a raking light. There are small areas of foxing/discoloration (?) at the upper left edge of sheet and at right edge of sheet. There is a single fox mark in the lower left margin and other minor fox marks at the extreme edges of the sheet.
"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."