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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Sueno y mentira de Franco (B. 297-298; Ba. 615-616; Cramer 28)
- etchings with aquatint
- each sheet: approx. 383 by 564mm 15 1/8 by 22 1/4 in
The complete portfolio, comprising two etchings with aquatint, 1937, each stamp-signed, numbered 783/850 in pencil (there was also a signed edition of 150 on Chine collé), on Montval laid paper, with the text sheet, accompanying grey wove wrappers with printed text and title, each framed (including grey wrappers)
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from sheets with pale light-staining and the signatures slightly faded, B. 297 & 298 with occasional pale fox marks, the text sheets with further foxing (mainly at right sheet edge), occasional soft handling creases, title page with a horizontal short tear at upper right sheet edge, and the fold splitting, each glued to the backboards along upper sheet edges, each framed.
"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."