Lot 120
- 120
Francis Bacon
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Study for a bullfight no.1 (S. 10)
- Lithograph
- Image: 1260 by 1150mm; 49 5/8 by 45 1/4 in
- Sheet: 1596 by 1202mm; 62 7/8 by 47 1/4 in
Lithograph printed in colours, 1971, signed in felt-tip pen, numbered 109/150, on wove paper
Condition
The full sheet, the colours are strong, in good condition apart from pale uneven paper discolouration along extreme edges of sheet, a small area of pale staining at lower left edge of sheet, occasional pale fox marks in lower margin, an inconspicuous minute circular tear at lower right extreme edge of sheet, a minute vertical crease at upper left corner, the occasional inconspicuous pale scuff mark in upper orange background only visible in a raking light, uneven pale paper discolouration verso mainly along edges of sheet, soft cockling at upper edges verso, slightly showing through recto and only visible upon close inspection, three minute creases at upper edge verso slightly showing through recto and only visible upon close inspection, framed.
"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."