- 301
Francis Picabia
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- EFFET DU MATIN, BORD DE L'YONNE
signed Picabia and dated 1905 (lower left)
oil on canvas
- 38.5 by 55.6cm., 15 1/8 by 21 7/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, France
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Haussmann, Picabia, 1907, (possibly) no. 48
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There is a 1cm. tear to the lower right of the canvas with associated paint losses, several intermittent lines of paint loss along the upper edge and a hole to the upper left corner, all visible to the naked eye. There are some retouchings along the upper edge, all visible under UV light. This work is in 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.
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."