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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Contree (B. 362; Cramer Books 39)
- Etching
- Overall size: 286 by 194mm; 11¼ by 7 5/8 in
The book by Robert Desnos, comprising one etching, Desnos, 1944, numbered 117 from the total edition of 213, printed by Lacouriere, Paris, published by Robert-J. Godet, Paris, on Lafuma wove paper
Condition
Etching Plate size: 243 by 130mm; 9 5/8 by 5 1/8 in
Sheet size: 278 by 189mm; 11 by 7½in
With wide margins, in good condition apart from a 4cm horizontal crease at lower right mainly in the margin, a pale minute fox mark at centre of right edge, the verso with very pale paper discoloration at extreme left edge (not showing through recto), unframed. The book in good condition apart from pale paper discoloration and pale foxing occasionally at extreme edges of sheets.
"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."