Lot 312
  • 312

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Vallauris 1956 Toros (B. 1270; Ba. 1043; Cz. 18; PP. L-022)
  • Linocut
  • image: 652 by 537mm 25 5/8 by 21 1/8 in
  • sheet: 998 by 656mm 39¼ by 25 7/8 in
Linoleum cut printed in colours, 1956, a proof aside from the edition of 200, printed by Arnéra, Vallauris, pubilshed by the Association des potiers de Vallauris, on wove paper

Condition

With full margins, the colours fresh, in good condition apart from a 1.5cm horizontal repaired tear at extreme lower right edge, pale paper discoloration at extreme sheet edges, a few stray ink and inky handling marks in the margins, minor handling creases at the sheet edges, occasional traces of tissue paper fibres in the purple at right (only visible upon close inspection). (There are a few horizontal printer's creases at right of image, this is not a defect). Unframed.
"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.
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