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Francis Picabia
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- Untitled
- signé Francis Picabia et daté 1921 (en bas au centre)
- encre et crayon sur papier
- 65,1 x 50,5 cm; 25 5/8 x 19 7/8 in.
Provenance
Collection particulière, Europe (jusqu'en 1935)
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 15 février 1935, lot 37
Duvert (acquis lors de cette vente puis par descendance)
Etienne de Baecque, Lyon
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 25 juin 2007, lot 292
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 15 février 1935, lot 37
Duvert (acquis lors de cette vente puis par descendance)
Etienne de Baecque, Lyon
Vente : Hôtel Drouot, Paris, 25 juin 2007, lot 292
Acquis lors de cette vente par le propriétaire actuel
Literature
William A. Camfield, Beverley Calté, Candace Clements (et al.), Francis Picabia, Catalogue raisonné, vol.II, 1915-1927, no. 700, reproduit p. 309
Condition
Executed on wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount at three points along the upper edge. The sheet is time-stained. There is a tiny pinhole to the centre of the figure's neck and some scattered dots of foxing (visible in the catalogue illustration). There are artists' pinholes at the four corners and a faint crease to the lower left corner. There are remnants of glue with associated slight abrasion and foxing probably from a previous mounting along the lower edge (not visible when framed). There are some repaired abrasion and repaired tears along the extreme edges (not visible when framed). This work is in good stable 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. 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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Picabia' and dated '1921' (lower centre); ink and pencil on paper. Executed in 1921.