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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Femme au corsage à fleurs (B. 847; M., PP. 307)
- lithograph
- image: 635 by 480mm 25 by 18 7/8 in
- sheet: 665 by 505mm 26 1/8 by 19 7/8 in
Lithograph, 1958, the rare second state (of three), one of six proofs reserved for the artist and printer (there was no edition of this state), inscribed 'épreuve atelier pour Castor' and initialled by Mourlot verso, on wove paper, framed
Condition
With full margins (a deckle at upper and lower sheet edge), in good condition apart from very pale paper discoloration, a band of extremely faint, minute fox marks at the upper sheet edge (only visible upon close inspection), a few very small breaks in the deckle edges, the occasional trace of very minor surface soiling at the extreme edges of the sheet, framed.
"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."