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Francis Picabia
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- Nu
- signed Francis Picabia and dated 1932 (lower right)
- ink and pencil on paper
- 64 by 49.1 cm ; 25 1/4 by 19 3/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired in 1962 by the family of the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, fixed to the overmount at three places along the upper edge. There is a watermark running along the right edge that reads 'Mongolfier Vidalon-les-Annonay ... Crayon'. There are some pinhole sized losses or nicks to the paper: on the edge of the nude's left index finger, on the nose of the figure on the right, in the lower corners and in the background towards the upper right corner. Apart from some time staining to the edges and traces of tape on the reverse, this work is in good original condition.
"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."