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Lot 179
  • 179

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • étude pour le nu à la draperie (Ba. 218, not in Bloch)
  • etching
  • 219 by 137 mm 8 5/8 by 5 3/8 in
  • sheet 316 by 241 mm 12 1/2 by 9 1/2 in
Woodcut, 1907, bearing the artist's name in pencil, one of three proofs cited by Baer, with a copy of a letter signed by Baer confirming that she believes the present example is the third proof cited in her catalogue, on laid paper, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, with wide margins. A small repaired tear in the lower right margin, the margins also with minor surface soiling, and very pale mottled foxing visble upon close inspection at right. The sheet edges verso with several remains of hinges and minor adhesive 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.
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