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Francis Picabia
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- FEMME À LA CRAVATE NOIRE
- signé Francis Picabia (en bas à gauche), titré Femme à la cravate noire (au dos)
- huile sur carton
- 39 x 32,5 cm
- 15 1/8 x 12 3/4 in.
Provenance
Vente : Sotheby's, Londres, 22 octobre 1997, lot 84
Exhibited
New York, Michael Werner Gallery, Francis Picabia: Late works, 2000
Condition
The board is sound. UV light reveals a thick varnish, visible marks of old framing along the edges, some fluorescence (possibly retouching) along the left and upper edges and some scattered minor spots of fluorescence on the woman's right shoulder. This work is in good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Francis Picabia' (lower left), titled 'Femme à la cravate noire' (on the reverse), oil on board. Painted circa 1942.