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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- La Tauromaquia (B. 950-976; C. B. 100)
- aquatint, drypoint, parchment
- Each plate: 199 by 295mm; 7 7/8 by 11 5/8 in
- Each sheet: 350 by 500mm; 13 3/4 by 19 3/4 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 26 aquatints and one drypoint, with accompanying text by José Delgado alis Pepe Illo, 1959, this copy numbered 210, from the total edition of 263, published by Editorial Gustavo Gili, S.A., Barcelona, on Guarro wove paper, watermarked with a Bull's Head, contained in the original greenish wrappers illustrated with the drypoint, parchment-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine and half-parchment slipcase with yellow cloth covers
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from ten sheets with vertical creases along the right deckle edge, a few with a soft handling crease or a single, pale fox mark in the margins. The title-page and boards with scattered foxing, the slipcase showing minor wear overall, with surface soiling and some fraying of the fabric.
"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."