Lot 42
  • 42

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Sabartés avec deux femmes: eight states (Ba. 1060)
  • Drypoint on Rives wove paper
  • plate: 249 by 198 mm 9 3/4 by 7 3/4 in
  • sheets: 418 by 325 mm 16 1/2 by 12 3/4 in
Eight drypoint, etching and engravings, 1959-60, the complete set of Baer's eight states, each stamped with the artist's signature, the first inscribed in pencil gravure inédite - 1ème Etat 1/2, the remaining inscribed gravure inédite - [2ème - 8ème] Etat - épreuve unique, on Rives wove paper, printed by Frélaut, Paris (8 prints)

Condition

The prints are in good condition, the full sheets. Each with some faint mat-stain, minuscule fox marks and stray ink in the margins. The fifth and eight states with more significant foxing, recto and verso. The sheet underneath the stamped signature in the seventh and eight states appears slightly rubbed. The versos in good condition, aside from a few traces of stray ink and faint scattered fox marks. The seventh state slightly rubbed at upper right corner, likely from previous hinging.
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.
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