Lot 89
  • 89

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • tete de faune (b. 1094)
  • linocut
  • Image: 640 by 525mm; 25 1/4 by 20 5/8 in
  • Sheet: 752 by 620mm; 29 5/8 by 24 3/8 in
Linocut printed in colours, 1962, signed in pencil, inscribed épreuve d'artiste (aside from the edition of 50), on Arches wove paper, printed by Arnéra, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris, 1963

Condition

With full margins, in good condition apart from pale mount-staining, slight off-setting verso, a pale band of foxing along upper right edge of image verso (circa 30 by 120mm), occasional pale surface dirt and two pencil marks verso, framed.
"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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