Lot 26
  • 26

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Portrait de jeune fille, d'après Cranach le jeune.II (B. 859; Ba. 1053)
  • image: 640 by 534 mm 25 1/4 by 21 in
  • sheet: 765 by 570 mm 30 1/8 by 22 1/2 in
Linoleum cut printed in colors, 1958, signed in red pencil, dedicated in orange and blue pencil 'pour Lauguier [t]on ami', an artist's proof aside from the numbered edition of 50, on Arches wove paper, Printed by Arnéra, Vallauris, framed

Condition

The print is in good condition, with full margins. Colors are fresh. A 4 1/4 inch skillfully repaired vertical tear in the margin at lower center just into the image. A tiny area of craking in the black ink to the right of the figure's proper right arm. A small handling crease to the left of the figure's proper right arm. A miniscule vertical impression in the black ink at center left edge, approximately 1/2 inch in length. The verso in good condition with a small skinned spot at lower left corner.
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.
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