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Francis Picabia
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francis Picabia
- Transparence
- Signed Francis Picabia (lower right)
- Oil on canvas
- 21 1/4 by 25 3/4 in.
- 54 by 65.5 cm
Provenance
The artist's family
Sale: Christie's, London, June 27, 1989, lot 397
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Christie's, London, June 27, 1989, lot 397
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
The work is in very good condition. The canvas has not been lined. Original lines of stable cracking are scattered throughout the composition as inherent to the artist's process. Minor frame abrasion is visible to the extreme perimeter. Under UV light: some nailhead-sized spots of inpainting are visible toward the bottom center and bottom left edges.
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.