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Lot 153
  • 153

Francis Picabia

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Francis Picabia
  • ESPAGNOLE
  • signed F. Picabia and dated 1902 (lower right)

  • watercolour, brush and ink and pencil on paper
  • 46 by 33.4cm., 18 1/8 by 13 1/8 in.

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at all four corners and at the centre of all four edges. There are artist's pinholes to all four corners. There are two 3cm. repaired tears to the bottom edge, various nicks and losses along the bottom edge, a 3cm. repaired tear to the top right corner and remnants of tape from previous mounting to all four corners and to the centre of all four edges. Apart from some overall time staining and light flattened creasing to the top right and bottom right corners, this work is in fairly good condition. Colours: Overall fairly accurate in the catalogue illustration.
"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.
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