Lot 319
  • 319

Francis Picabia

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
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Description

  • Francis Picabia
  • Sans Titre
  • signed Francis Picabia (upper centre) and dated 1936 (lower right)
  • pencil on paper
  • 28,3 x 19,4 cm ; 11 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.

Provenance

Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, May 28, 2008, lot 50
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

It has not been possible to examine the work out of frame. Executed on a buff envelope, not laid down and floating in the mount. There is some glue residue to the upper right corner, some flattened creases to the paper surface and a tiny loss to the lower corners. There is a small pinhole to the centre of the upper edge. This work is in very 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."

Catalogue Note

This work is executed on an envelope.