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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- L'Egyptienne, Torse de Femme (B. 746; BA. 906)
Signed in pencil and inscribed Bon à Tirer
Aquatint, 1953
- Plate: 835 by 473mm; 32 7/8 by 18 5/8 in
- Sheet: 905 by 367mm; 35 5/8 by 25 1/8 in
Aquatint, 1953, signed in pencil, inscribed bon à tirer, a proof before the edition of 50, this impression cited by Baer, printed by Lacourière, Paris, on Arches wove paper
Provenance
Ex coll. Richard Harris, his stamp verso (not in Lugt)
Condition
With full margins, a deckle at left and right edges of sheet, the image in very good fresh condition, a richly printed impression, with tone and strong contrasts, the margins in good condition apart from a vertical band of foxing to the right edge of sheet, mainly visible verso, other occasional fox marks to the margins, very pale paper discoloration to the margins, 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.
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."