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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- La Poule (B. 694; Ba. 896)
- aquatint and drypoint on wove paper
- plate: 514 by 666 mm 21 1/4 by 26 1/4 in
- sheet: 569 by 760 mm 22 3/8 by 29 7/8 in
Aquatint and drypoint, 1952, signed in pencil and numbered 27/50 (total edition includes 15 artist's proofs), on Arches wove paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, with wide margins. The sheet is lightly toned, slightly darker at sheet edges. A few small fox marks scattered throughout and an approximately 3 inch printer's crease at left image edge. (There is slight weakness to the paper at the left and upper edges of the plate bevel, inherent to printing process.) The verso with a band of foxing along the upper and lower sheet edges and a few more fox marks scattered throughout. A few spots of stray ink and surface soiling.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.