- 97
Francis Bacon
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- study for portrait of pope innocent x
- Lithograph
- Image: 950 by 689mm; 37 3/8 by 27 1/8 in
- Sheet: 1157 by 770mm; 45½ by 30¼in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1989, after the painting of 1965, signed in pencil, inscribed EA, an impression aside from the edition of 60, on Arches wove paper, published by Librarie Séguier for IRCAM, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris
Condition
With full margins, the image in good condition, discoloration in the margins, some mottled foxing predominately to the lower margin and handling creases to the edges, most especially to the margins lower right, backboard-staining verso, 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."