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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête d'homme à la pipe (B. 23; Ba. 32b)
- etching
- plate: 130 by 110mm 5 1/8 by 4 3/8 in
- sheet: 609 by 438mm 24 by 17 1/4 in
Etching, 1912, a fine impression, printing with plate tone, signed in pencil, numbered 63, from the edition of 100, on Arches laid paper
Condition
With full margins (deckle edges at all sides), in good condition apart from pale time-staining and occasional soft handling marks in the margins, the extreme sheet edges with several minor creases, nicks and tears, most tears supported by Japan fibres, 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."