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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Le Frère mendiant: Prêtre Jean. Une Croix (B. 897; Ba. 1018)
- Drypoint on old Japan paper
- plate: 312 by 121 mm 12 3/8 by 4 3/4 in
- sheet: 410 by 610 mm 16 1/8 by 24 in
Drypoint, 1958, a proof aside from the book edition of 54, illustration XVI for the Le Frère Mendiant o Libro del Conocimiento, on Japan paper, justified at the left side of the sheet, printed by Lacourière-Frélaut, Paris
Condition
The print is in generally good condition, the full sheet. The sheet is slightly darkened overall. An 8 inch diagonal crease extends from the lower center edge, possibly inherent to the sheet. A small diagonal crease in the lower left corner. Handling creases visible under raking light and a faint circular stain at right sheet edge. A few small fox marks in the lower center of the image. Surface soiling and a few tiny indentations at sheet edges. The verso with foxing along lower and right sheet edges.
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.