Lot 25
  • 25

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
8,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Salome (B. 14; Ba. 17IIIb)
  • Etching from Le Suite des Saltimbanques, 1905

  • Plate: 400 by 348mm; 15¾ by 13 5/8 in
  • Sheet: 650 by 500mm; 25 5/8 by 19¾in
Drypoint, 1905, from La Suite des Saltimbanques, from the edition of 250, printing with delicate plate tone, on van Gelder wove paper

Condition

With full margins (a deckle edge on each side), in good condition apart from a localised area of pale fox marks in upper left corner, a few other scattered in the margins, a couple in the image, slight handling creases, backboard-staining (a central and horizontal band of paper discoloration, further discoloration upper right corner verso), inscribed '17' in pencil in lower margin recto, unframed.
"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.
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