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Francis Picabia
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- LE TORREADOR BELMONTE
- signed Francis Picabia (lower left)
- oil on canvas
- 73 by 60cm., 28 3/4 by 23 5/8 in.
Provenance
Sale: Sotheby's, New York, 9th October 1996, lot 127
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Maria Lluïsa Borràs, Picabia, New York, 1985, no. 729, fig. 923, illustrated p. 433 (with incorrect medium)
Condition
The canvas is not lined. There are three spots of retouching above the torreador's head, some scattered spots of retouching to the face, above the left shoulder and to the left lapel of the embroidered jacket. Apart from a small spot of retouching to the right side of the white shirt and some spots of retouching at intermittent intervals along the bottom edge, this work is in good condition.
Colours: The colours are richer and warmer 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."