- 189
Francis Picabia
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- Espagnole
- signed Francis Picabia (lower right)
- watercolour, brush and ink, black crayon, pencil and pastel on paper
- 53.8 by 36.4cm., 21 1/8 by 14 1/4 in.
Provenance
Mme Clément Jacques (acquired in 1927)
Private Collection, France
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2008, lot 149
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, France
Sale: Sotheby's, London, 6th February 2008, lot 149
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Cannes, Cercle nautique, Francis Picabia, 1927
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to a sheet of paper along all four edges, which is in turn attached to the backing board along all four edges. The supporting sheet has been cut so that the work is now hinged along the upper edge. There is an artist's pin hole to the centre of the upper edge. The sheet itself is slightly undulating. There are some faint spots of foxing in places, most prominently to the background in the upper right quadrant. The sheet is time stained and the backing board should be replaced. This work is in overall good 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."