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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Portrait de Vollard IV (Bl. 1332, Ba. 620)
- etching
- 345 by 245 mm 13 5/8 by 9 5/8 in
- sheet 443 by 340 mm 17 3/8 by 13 3/8 in
Etching and aquatint, 1937, inscribed in pencil most likely by the printer Lacourière A Vollard par Picasso and planche refusée, one of a few impressions of the first state of two (this impression not cited by Baer), on Montval laid paper
Condition
In good condition. With full margins. A diagonal crease in the lower right margin corner, pale time stain
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Baer calls for two impressions on Montval of the first state, the first in the Musée Picasso, the second annotated "1er état" and in a private collection. There are five known impressions of the second final state.