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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Le Saltimbanque au repos (Bloch 10; Baer 12)
- Etching and drypoint
- plate: 120 by 85 mm 4 3/4 by 3 3/8 in
- sheet: 435 by 304 mm 17 1/8 by 12 in
Drypoint, 1905, from the edition of 250, from the Saltimbanques suite, on Van Gelder wove paper (there were also 27 or 29 proofs on Japan), published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, with wide margins, apart from three creases spanning the width of the sheet. One crease broke the paper fibers, recto. Pale light-stain around the image. The verso, with scattered areas of minor surface soiling.
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.