Lot 10
  • 10

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Jeune homme au masque de taureau, faune et profil de femme (B. 279; Ba. 422)
  • Etching on Montval laid with Picasso watermark paper
  • plate: 223 by 313 mm 8 3/4 by 12 3/8 in
  • sheet: 340 by 444 mm 13 3/8 by 17 1/2 in
Etching, 1934, printed in 1942, one of approximately 58 recorded proofs, on Montval laid paper with the Picasso watermark, printed by Lacourière, Paris

Condition

The print is in good condition, the full sheet. The sheet is slightly discolored, with time-stain at extreme edges. A few traces of stray ink in the margins. (A few faint, minuscule fox marks visible upon close inspection.) The verso in good condition, aside from remnants of adhesive from previous hinging tape at upper corners.
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.