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Lucian Freud, O.M., C.H.
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Lucian Freud, O.M., C.H.
- Head of a Man (H. 29)
- Etching
- plate: 22.7 by 18.6cm.; 9 by 7 3/8 in.; sheet: 41.4 by 34.1cm.; 16 3/8 by 13½in.
Etching, 1986-87, printing with warm plate tone, initialled in pencil, inscribed 'Proof' (aside from the edition of 20), on BFK Rives wove paper, printed by Marc Balakjian at Studio Prints, London, published by James Kirkman, London and Brooke Alexander, New York (unframed)
Provenance
Acquired directly from the Artist by the present owner
Condition
With wide (full?) margins, in generally good condition apart from paper discoloration, a very small area of darker discoloration or surface soiling at upper left corner of sheet and one at upper left corner verso, occasional small fox marks, remains of an old hinge at top of sheet verso, 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."