- 631
Pablo Picasso
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Deux hommes ferrant un cheval - rectoHomme étendu sur le ventre - verso
- signed P.R.P. (lower right)
- Conté crayon on paper
- 24.6 by 32.2cm., 9 5/8 by 12 3/8 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
Bern, Kunstmuseum, Der junge Picasso, Frühwerk und blaue Periode, 1984-85, no. 43, illustrated in the catalogue
Malaga, Museo Picasso, Picasso Horses, 2010, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue
Malaga, Museo Picasso, Picasso Horses, 2010, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Paris, 1954, vol. VI: supplément aux volumes 1 à 5, nos. 138 & 206, illustrated pp. 18 & 26
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is hinged to the mount at two points along the upper edge. The sheet is time-stained with scattered media stains, handling marks and a few faint specks of foxing in places. Some flattened creases throughout, notably running diagonally in the lower right quadrant and across the lower left corner. There is a small tear running from the lower right edge. 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."
Catalogue Note
comp: 026L16005_8TM3T_1
caption: illustration of the reverse
caption: illustration of the reverse