Lot 28
  • 28

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Maison close: Le Chocolat I (Ba. 921)
  • Sugar-lift aquatint, etching, engraving and scraper on Arches wove paper
  • plate: 495 by 645 mm 19 1/2 by 25 3/8 in
  • sheet: 575 by 767 mm 22 5/8 by 30 1/8 in
Sugar-lift aquatint, etching, engraving and scraper, 1955, one of seven recorded proofs, on Arches wove paper, printed by Lacourière, Paris

Condition

The print is in generally good condition, the full sheet. The sheet is slightly discolored with faint scattered foxing in the margins. There are two round circular stains at the upper center of the sheet, one in the image. One small, unobtrusive fox mark in the image at lower center. The verso in generally good condition. The verso is slightly discolored with a few minuscule fox marks and spots of 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.