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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- MINOTAURE CONTEMPLANT AMOUREUSEMENT UNE DORMEUSE (Bloch 261; Baer 371 B a)
- Signed in pencil
- etching
- 298 by 364 mm; 11 3/4 by 14 3/8 in
Etching, 1933, bearing the artist's name in pencil, presumably one of three proofs printed by Frélaut on laid paper in 1960 prior to the numbered edition of 35 published by Galerie Louise Leiris in 1961, framed
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. There is pale time-stain in the margins. Two unobtrusive fox marks in the right margin at bottom and center. Pale foxing in the bottom margin.
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
Emmanuel Benador has been consulted for the cataloguing on this lot.