- 168
After Pablo Picasso
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- After Pablo Picasso
- Le petit pierrot aux fleurs
- acquarello su carta
numero 16/100 - plate: 571 by 445mm 22 1/2 by 17 1/2 in
- sheet: 865 by 615mm 34 1/8 by 24 1/4 in
Aquatint printed in colours, circa 1960, signed in pencil, numbered 16/100, on chine collé on simili japon support, framed
Condition
With wide margins (the sheet folded over at the upper and lower edges), retouched abrasions in the red areas in the image and a line of green retouching at the top of the chine, uneven light- and mount-staining, scattered minute fox marks (mainly outside of the image), the paper rubbed in areas in the margins and verso, pin holes above and below the image at centre, occasional traces of minor surface soiling verso, a skinned area from a detached hinge at the lower left edge of the sheet (the sheet hinged with tape at intervals on the left sheet edge), framed. (Dots of residual ink in the lower margin).
"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."