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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Grand vase aux danseurs
- Stamped MADOURA PLEIN FEU and EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO, and numbered 1 (inside the vase); dated 24 Juin 50 (on the base)
- Painted earthenware vase
- Height: 27 7/8 in. Diameter at opening: 13 1/4 in.
- 70.7 cm; 33.7 cm
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired by the father of the present owner circa 1960)
Literature
Georges Bloch, Pablo Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre gravé céramique, vol. 3, Bern, 1972, no. 19, illustration of another example
Georges Ramié, Céramique de Picasso, Paris, 1974, no. 690, illustration of another example p. 277
Alain Ramié, Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique édité, 1947-1971, Madoura, 1988, no. 114, illustration of another example
Condition
Very good condition. There is minor surface dirt on the top lip and around the bottom. There is a minor vertical crack in the glaze at the bottom to the left of the flutist's feet. A few other minor cracks in the glaze towards the bottom. Hairline cracking towards the bottom near the left hand of the upside down figure; these are stabilized.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.