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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
200,000 - 300,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Portrait de Françoise à la Résille: Three Trial Proofs (Ba. 907)
- First and second states: one of three impressions in each state
Third state: one of nine impressions - Three aquatints with grater, drypoint and burin
- each 425 by 326 mm 16 3/4 by 12 7/8 in
- first and second sheets approx. 515 by 378 mm 20 1/4 by 14 7/8 in
Three aquatints with grater, drypoint and burin, 1953, trial proofs of the three progressive states, Baer cites three proofs each of the first and second states, and nine proofs of the third (final) state, there was no edition, on Arches wove paper, printed by Lacourière, Paris, each framed (3 prints)
Condition
The prints are in good condition, with full margins. Each sheet with infrequent and inconspicous pale fox marks. The third state also with pale uneven discoloration in the margins, a few stray ink marks.
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.
Catalogue Note
Ex coll. Marina Picasso (L. 3698)
Sold Sotheby's Sale 4987, lot 50, November 17, 1982
Acquired by the present owner from the above.
Sold Sotheby's Sale 4987, lot 50, November 17, 1982
Acquired by the present owner from the above.