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Francis Picabia
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- Espagnole
Signed Francis Picabia (lower center)
- Watercolor, brush and ink and black crayon on card
- 25 1/2 by 19 1/2 in.
- 64.8 by 49.5 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Condition
Executed on cream-colored card. The work is in very good condition. The surface is just a little dirty and the card is very slightly time darkened, noticeable at the extreme outer edges of the verso. There is a pinhole at the center of the top edge and another at the center of the right edge. There are a couple very minor tears along the extreme upper right edge and another very minor tear along the extreme bottom center edge. There are also a couple pinhole sized scuffs along the top right edge.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.