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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- HISTOIRE NATURELLE : LE CHAT
- aquatinte au sucre, grattoir, pointe-sèche et burin, superbe épreuve avant l'aciérage de la planche, selon Baer le tirage de cet état avant l'aciérage de la planche n'aurait été que de huit exemplaires (il y a également eu un édition de 47 exemplaires après l'aciérage ainsi que l'edition du livre de 1942), sur vergé de Montval.
- planche : 39,9 x 26,7 cm ; 15¾ x 10½ in.
- feuille : 44,2 x 33,4 cm ; 17 3/8 x 13 1/8 in.
Literature
Bloch 333, Baer 580 (cette impression citée), Johnson 192
Condition
With margins, a deckle edge below, minor handling creases in lower part of the image including intersecting diagonal creases in the lower right margin and just inside the plate edge, some additional small handling creases throughout, some inconspicuous surface soiling at the edges of the sheet, otherwise in good condition
"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."
Catalogue Note
aquatint with drypoint, 1936, a fine impression before steelfacing, Baer records only eight impressions printed before the plate was steelfaced (there was also an edition of 47 after steelfacing and a book edition published in 1942), on Montval laid paper.