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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête de taureau
- inscribed Picasso, Exemplaire d'artiste and numbered 1/2
- silver
- Width: 42.5cm., 16 3/4 in.
- Depth: 42.5cm., 16 3/4 in.
Provenance
Galleria dell’Annunciata, Milan
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1983
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 1983
Literature
Picasso: Peintre d'objets/Objets de peintre (exhibition catalogue), Musée d'Art Moderne, Créet & La Piscine, Musée d'art et d'industrie André Diligent, Roubaix, 2004-05, no. 297, illustrated in colour in the catalogue n.p.
Condition
There is some tarnishing to the underside. There are some light surface scratches, consistent with age and handling. There is some pitting visible in places (inherent to the manufacturing process). This work is in overall very 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."