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Lot 128
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Pablo Picasso

Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Figure au Corsage RayĆ© (B. 604; M. 179)
  • Signed in pencil and numbered 42/50
  • Lithograph printed in colors
  • sheet 655 by 502 mm 25 3/4 by 19 3/4 in
Lithograph printed in colors, 1949, signed in pencil and numbered 42/50, on Arches wove paper, framed

Condition

The full sheet, printed nearly to the sheet edges, generally in good condition except the colors slightly attenuated, mainly the purple background which has faded to grey. The lower sheet edge and verso discolored with mat stain and the lower left sheet corner is diagonally creased.
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

Provenance:
Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Whitney, New York
Sold Sotheby's New York, April 29, 1999, lot 439
Acquired by the present owner at the above sale