- 107
Pablo Picasso
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- LA FEMME AU FAUTEUIL (VARIANTE) (Mourlot 154)
- lithograph
- 648 by 495 mm.; 25 1/2 by 19 3/4 in
Lithograph, 1949, inscribed in ballpoint pen 'epreuve exposition FM' presumably by Fernand Mourlot, one of six proofs reserved for the artist and printer, on Arches wove paper, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. Discoloration towards the periphery of the sheet. Unobtrusive creasing in the bottom right corner of the sheet. Stray ink in the bottom margin. Bleaching in the top corners associated with two hinges. The verso, with scattered foxing, occasionally showing through.
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.
Catalogue Note
The present lot, a study for a series of painted portraits of Françoise Gilot executed the same year, combines the 7th state of La Femme au Fauteuil No 4 (M. 137) and Jeune Femme (B. 1836; M. 153)