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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- LE TAUREAU (Bloch 389; Mourlot 17; Picasso Project 17)
- lithograph
- 310 by 427 mm; 12 1/4 by 16 7/8 in
Lithograph, 1946, on brown paper, aside from the 18 proofs of Mourlot's fifth state (of 11) on white paper, printed by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, framed
Provenance
Ex coll. Marina Picasso (Lugt 3698)
Condition
The print is in good condition, the full sheet. On brown paper, aside from 18 proofs of Mourlot's fifth state (of 11) on white paper. The sheet is time-stained. The bottom corners are inconspicuously creased and there are repaired paper losses in the bottom corners. There are four skillfully repaired tears in the left and right sheet edges and one 1/4 inch unrepaired tear in the left sheet edge at bottom.
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.
Catalogue Note
Emmanuel Benador has been consulted for the cataloguing on this lot.