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Francis Bacon
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Study From Human Body (Sabatier 8)
- Etching
- plate: 134.5 by 98.5cm.; 53 by 38 3/4 in.; sheet: 163 by 121cm.; 64 1/8 by 47 5/8 in.
Aquatint printed in colours, 1992, with the stamped signature and the blindstamp of the artist's estate, numbered 87/90 (total edition includes 30 artist's proofs), on wove paper, with the printer's blindstamp, Vigna Antoniniana, Rome, co-published by Marlborough Graphics and 2RC Edizioni d'Arte, with their blindstamp
Condition
With full margins, the colours fresh, in good condition apart from a small, lightly rubbed area in the orange background in the lower part of the image, occasional traces of very light surface soiling in the margins, light creasing at the upper corners of the sheet (away from the image), occasional light handling creases, prior hinge remains verso and a lightly skinned area at the top edge of the sheet verso (possibly associated with prior hinging), 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.
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."