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Francis Picabia
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- Sans titre (Paysage)
- Signed Picabia (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 16 by 11 3/4 in.
- 40.5 by 30 cm
Provenance
Sale: Koller, Zurich, November 15, 1991
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1999)
Private Collection (acquired at the above sale)
Private Collection (acquired from the above in 1999)
Literature
William A. Camfield, Beverly Calté, Pierre Calté, Candace Clements & Arnaud Pierre, Francis Picabia, Catalogue raisonné, 1898-1914, vol. I, Brussels, 2014, no. 50, illustrated p. 179
Condition
The canvas is lined. UV examination reveals spots of retouching to the left, centre, and right upper edge. There are some spots of retouching in places along the extreme left edge, and lower edge, with a spot to the extreme right corner. A tiny line of craquelure visible to the lower left corner with associated pigment loss and minor fine craquelure to the thick white pigment on the house. This work is in overall good 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.