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Francis Picabia
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- L'Andalouse à La Mantille
- signed Francis Picabia (lower right)
- watercolour, brush and ink, black crayon and pencil on paper laid down on board
- 65.2 by 50cm., 25 5/8 by 19 3/4 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Paris
Sale: Camels Cohen, Paris, 5th December 2005, lot 12
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Camels Cohen, Paris, 5th December 2005, lot 12
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Execeuted on cream wove paper, laid down on board. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some scattered foxing and staining in places, mainly to the top of the figure's mantilla. There is some paper skinning to the upper left corner and some light wear to parts of the extreme edges (not visible when framed). There is a minute paper loss to the blue background towards the upper left corner. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: The colours are warmer in the original when compared to the printed catalogue illustration.
"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."