Lot 116
  • 116

FRANCIS PICABIA | Sans titre (guerrier et infirmière)

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description

  • Francis Picabia
  • Sans titre (guerrier et infirmière)
  • signed Francis Picabia (lower left)
  • pencil on paper
  • 24,2 x 17,8 cm; 9 1/2 x 7 in.
  • Executed circa 1924-27.

Provenance

Private collection, France
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and attached to the overmount with tape along the upper edge of the verso. There are some handling marks and old tape remnants visible to the verso. There are pinholes to the lower left corner. There are some very minor flattened creases in places. This work is in overall very 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."

Catalogue Note

This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Comité Picabia.