Lot 119
  • 119

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Eighteen Gold Medallions
  • 23 carat gold
  • diameter of each 50 mm; 2 in
Eighteen gold medallions, 1956, each with stamped Picasso signature, stamp numbered 5/20 and the French assay mark for gold on the chain ring, the gold worked by François Hugo, contained in a wooden display case (18 medallions)

Condition

The medallions are in good condition. Each has minor surface scratches and the luster has dulled from normal use and display.
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.

Catalogue Note

This lot includes the following medallions and their reference numbers. 

Description:
i. Dormeur - stamp numbered 1398
ii. Visage aux feuilles - stamp numbered 1403
iii. Faune cavalier - stamp numbered 1406
iv. Visage aux main - stamp numbered 1407
v. Visage tourmenté - stamp numbered 1408
vi. Visage de faune - stamp numbered 1409
vii. Joueur de flute et cavaliers - stamp numbered 1410
viii. Poissons - stamp numbered 1411
ix. Profil de Jacqueline - stamp numbered 1412
x. Taureau - stamp numbered 1413
xi. Visage larvé - stamp numbered 1424
xii. Visage en forme d'horloge - stamp numbered 1425
xiii. Visage géométrique aux traits - stamp numbered 1426
xiv. Horloge a la langue - stamp numbered 1427
xv. Jacqueline au chevalet - stamp numbered 1428
xvi. Tête au masque - stamp numbered 1434
xvii. Visage au carton ondulé - stamp numbered 1438
xvii. Centaure - stamp numbered - 1439