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FRANCIS PICABIA | Sans titre
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Francis Picabia
- Sans titre
- signed Francis Picabia (lower right)
- pencil and charcoal on paper
- 41 by 31cm., 16 1/8 by 12 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1940-43.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
Gabrièle Buffet-Picabia (the artist's widow)
William Jenkins, London (a gift from the above)
Private Collection, Paris (a gift from the above)
Private Collection, London (by descent from the above in 1971)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Gabrièle Buffet-Picabia (the artist's widow)
William Jenkins, London (a gift from the above)
Private Collection, Paris (a gift from the above)
Private Collection, London (by descent from the above in 1971)
Thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is affixed to the overmount along all four edges on the recto. The sheet is time-stained. There is an artist's pinhole and corresponding minor scratches at the centre of the upper edge. There are a few scattered small spots of discolouration to the background of the sheet. This work appears to be in overall good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming catalogue raisonné being prepared by the Comité Picabia.