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Francis Bacon
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Étude pour une corrida (S. 10)
- Lithograph
- image: 1265 by 1154mm 49¾ by 45 3/8 in
- sheet: 1600 by 1202mm 63 by 47¼in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1971, signed in felt-tip pen, numbered 131/150, on wove paper, published by the Musée du Grand Palais, Paris, framed
Condition
With full margins, the colours strong, the signature slightly attenuated, in good condition apart from a tiny spot at lower left corner (in the margin), a 1.5cm horizontal tear at lower right edge, a couple of small pale water-stains at right of extreme lower sheet edge, a few unobtrusive, minute fox marks at extreme lower edge (visible only upon close inspection), tip of upper right corner creased, minor surface soiling mainly at extreme sheet edges, very pale paper discoloration and occasional stray ink at extreme sheet edges. The verso with pale, uneven backboard-staining, 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."