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Francis Bacon
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Study for a Portrait of John Edwards
- etching and aquatint
- 654 by 488 mm 25 3/4 by 19 1/4 in
- sheet 898 by 627 mm 35 3/8 by 24 3/4 in
Etching and aquatint printed in colors, 1987, signed in pencil and inscribed 'H.C.', an hors commerce impression aside from the numbered edition of 99 (total edition includes 15 artist's proofs), from d'après Triptych, on wove paper, published by Poligrafa, Barcelona
Condition
The print is in good condition with full margins, apart from a soft handling crease in the image upper left, the margins with additional soft handling creases at upper left and bottom. The bottom left corner slightly worn.
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.