Lot 63
  • 63

Giorgio de Chirico

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 EUR
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Description

  • Giorgio de Chirico
  • Picasso dinant avec Serge Férat, Hélène d'Oettingen et Léopold Survage
  • stylo sur papier
  • 32,5 x 23,5 cm ; 12 3/4 x 9 1/4 in.

Provenance

Serge Férat (acquis de l'artiste vers 1916)
Eric Estorick, Londres (acquis du précédent vers 1950)

Literature

John Richardson, A Life of Picasso, 1907-1917, vol. II, Londres, 1996, reproduit p. 363 

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, laid down on paper, floating in the mount. There is some mount-staining along the edges. The sheet has been restored at several places towards the upper left corner [a 10cm diagonal repaired tear and a 3cm one], towards the upper right corner [two 5cm repaired tears with associated minor flattened creases], towards the lower right corner [3 repaired tears] and in the lower left corner [a very minor restoration]. Apart from some time-staining, this work is in overall stable 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.
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Catalogue Note

pen on paper. Executed circa 1914-15.