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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- HISTOIRE NATURELLE : LE CHEVAL
aquatinte au sucre, grattoir et pointe-sèche, superbe épreuve avant l'aciérage de la planche, titre imprimé avec barbe, selon Baer le tirage de cet état avant l'aciérage de la planche n'aurait été que de 6 exemplaires, (il y a a également eu l'édition du livre de 1942 après l'aciérage), sur vergé de Montval.
- planche : 41,7 x 31,5 cm ; 16½ x 12 3/8 in.
- feuille : 44,4 x 33,5 cm ; 17½ x 13¼ in.
Literature
Bloch 328, Baer 575 (cette impression citée), Johnson 192
Condition
With narrow margins, a deckle edge below and above, (the published edition was without margins), minor handling creases, some light surface soiling, a small fox mark at the upper sheet edge, otherwise in very 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, 1936, a fine impression before steelfacing, the title printed with burr, Baer records six impressions printed before the plate was steelfaced (there was also a book edition published in 1942), on Montval laid paper.