- 108
Francis Bacon
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Oedipus and the Sphinx after Ingres (S. 18)
- Lithograph
- Image: 1170 by 860mm; 46 by 33 7/8 in
- Sheet: 1275 by 902mm; 50 by 35 1/2 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1984, signed in pencil, inscribed HC (an hors commerce impression aside from the edition of 150), printed by Arts Litho, published by La Difference, Paris, on wove paper
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from a minor horizontal crease along lower image (measuring approximately 25cm), a few minor handling marks in upper image in black area, other minor handling marks and creases mainly in margins, occasional surface dirt mainly along extreme edges of sheet, a vertical crease (measuring approximately 4cm) at lower left edge verso, other minor handling marks and creases, surface dirt, framed.
"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."