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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête de femme (B. 2; Ba. 3)
- etching
- plate: 120 by 88mm 4 3/4 by 3 1/2 in
- sheet: 507 by 330mm 20 by 13in
Etching, 1905, from la suite des Saltimbanques, from the edition of 250 (there were also 27 or 29 impressions on Japan paper), on Van Gelder Zonen wove paper, printed by Louis Fort, published by Ambroise Vollard, Paris, 1913
Condition
With wide margins (a deckle at three sides), possibly fractionally trimmed at left sheet edge, in generally good condition apart from pale paper discoloration and some inconsistencies in paper tone (mainly visible verso), occasional small fox marks (mainly verso), a small diagonal crease at the lower right corner of the sheet (mainly visible verso), a minute pin hole towards the left sheet edge, unframed.
"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."