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Francis Picabia
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- TÊTE DE FEMME À LA VOILETTE
- signed Francis Picabia (lower left)
- charcoal on paper
- 25.8 by 20.9cm., 10 1/8 by 8 1/4 in.
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the overmount at intervals along four edges. All four edges are deckled. There are four minor areas of paper skinning towards all four corners on the reverse, due to previous mounting and only two of which are very slightly visible on the recto. There is tape residue to all four corners and to the centre of the right and left edges, and paper remnants to the upper edge, all on the reverse and due to previous mounting. Apart from some tiny specks of light foxing to the sheet, this work is in overall good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is whiter and crisper in the original.
"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."