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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Sueño y Mentira de Franco (B. 297-298; Ba. 615-616; Cramer BKS 28)
- etching and aquatint
- each plate: 315 by 420mm 12 1/2 by 16 5/8 in
- each sheet: 380 by 568mm 15 by 22 3/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising two etchings and aquatints, 1937, each signed in pencil, numbered 98/150, on chine appliqué on Imperial Japan paper, with text in Spanish, French, and an English insert, published by the artist, Paris, contained in the original tinted wove paper wrappers
Condition
With full margins, in good condition apart from soft handling creases in the margins, time-staining and minor surface soiling at the sheet edges. B. 297 with pale discoloration in the centre panel at the bull's front legs, a single tiny fox mark in the lower left margin. B. 298 with pale discoloration in the lower right panel at woman's forehead, diagonal creasing across the upper left sheet corner. The wrappers with areas of surface soiling, an area of scattered discoloration on the back.
"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."