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FRANCIS PICABIA | L'Oiseau
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- L'Oiseau
- signed Francis Picabia (lower right)
- watercolour and pencil on paper
- 26,5 x 19,5 cm; 10 3/8 x 7 5/8 in.
- Executed circa 1938-40.
Provenance
David Radinsky, Denver (acquired from the artist in 1946)
Hansen Gallery, Santa Fe
Sale: Christie's, New York, November 14, 1989, lot 175
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Hansen Gallery, Santa Fe
Sale: Christie's, New York, November 14, 1989, lot 175
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the mount in all four corners. The left and lower edges are deckled and there are scattered nicks to the left-hand edge, all of which not visible when framed. The sheet is slightly time staind and there are two small areas of skinning towards the centre right of the lower edge above the artist's signature. Overall this work is in good condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Comité Picabia.