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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Les Deux saltimbanques (B. 5; Ba. 6)
- Etching
- Plate: 122 by 91mm; 4 3/4 by 3 1/2 in
- Sheet: 140 by 110mm; 5 1/2 by 4 1/4 in
Etching, 1905, from the Saltimbanques Suite, printing with rich burr and selectively wiped tone to emphasise the sculptural qualities of the figures, a superb impression of the second state (of three) before the plate was steel-faced, a subject of unobtainable rarity, Baer cites this impression as the only example of this state, printed by Delâtre, Paris, on laid paper
Provenance
Galerie Kornfeld, Bern, 19 June 1987, lot 141
Waddington Galleries, London, 17 April 1989
Condition
With margins, in good condition apart from a few fox marks in margins, minor paper discoloration, laid on sturdy support, framed.
"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."