- 621
Pablo Picasso
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Guitare
- pencil on paper
- 34 by 22.5cm., 13 3/8 by 8 7/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Exhibited
Tokyo, Seibu Art Forum & Ohtsu, Seibu Hall, Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso, 1990-91, no. 39, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Paris, 1974, vol. XXVII, no. 194, illustrated p. 86
Josep Palau i Fabre, Pablo Picasso, Cubisme 1907-1917, Barcelona, 1990, no. 752, illustrated p. 269
Josep Palau i Fabre, Pablo Picasso, Cubisme 1907-1917, Barcelona, 1990, no. 752, illustrated p. 269
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is affixed to the mount intermittently along the perimeter of the reverse and is floating in its mount. The left edge is slightly irregularly cut. The sheet is lightly time-stained and there is a faint old mat stain along the extreme perimeter. There is a minor tear (of approximately 1cm.) to the centre of the right edge, three minor tears at the centre of the upper edge and a flattened crease running from the upper right edge. There are a few scattered faint studio marks. This work is in good overall 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."