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Francis Picabia
Estimate
150,000 - 200,000 EUR
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- La Femme au masque
- signed Francis Picabia (lower left)
- oil on board laid down on panel
- 47 by 39.1 cm ; 18 1/2 by 15 3/8 in.
Provenance
Michel Sima Collection , France
Pierre Calté, Paris (acquired from the above in 1993)
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in 1996
Pierre Calté, Paris (acquired from the above in 1993)
Acquired from the above by the family of the present owner in 1996
Exhibited
Santiago de Compostela, Museo do Pobo Galego, Francis Picabia, o sono español, 1996, no. 22
Tokyo, Isetan Museum of Art, Francis Picabia, 1999, no. 22 (dated circa 1924-27)
Tokyo, Isetan Museum of Art, Francis Picabia, 1999, no. 22 (dated circa 1924-27)
Literature
Maria Lluïsa Borràs, Picabia, Paris, 1985, no. 441, illustrated fig. 603, p. 319 (dated 1926-28)
Condition
This work is in good condition. Executed on board laid down on panel. The board is sound. A close inspection reveals a few tiny spots of paint-loss, mostly in the blue background towards the upper right and lower left edges. There is a thin diagonal scratch towards the centre of the right edge and a few hairline craquelure in the lower right quadrant. Examination under UV light reveals some faint fluorescence which appears to indicate some retouching to the figure's neck and arms.
"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."