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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 EUR
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Service Visage Noir, 1948
- terre de faïence blanche , décor aux engobes, gravé au couteau sous couverte vert, rouge, blanc, fond noir brillant
Marqué 'Madoura', 'D'après Pablo Picasso' au revers - Diameter of the plates : 24,5 cm ; 9 5/8 in.
terre de faïence set of 13 pieces comprising one dish and 12 plates numbered A, B, C, C, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and one not numbered
Each plate inscribed DR and Madoura, plates C, C, F, K and L inscribed d'après Picasso, plates A, C, C, F, G, H, K, L and the one not numbered stamped Madoura Plein Feu, plates I and J with illegible stamps on the underside
From the edition of 100
Each plate inscribed DR and Madoura, plates C, C, F, K and L inscribed d'après Picasso, plates A, C, C, F, G, H, K, L and the one not numbered stamped Madoura Plein Feu, plates I and J with illegible stamps on the underside
From the edition of 100
Literature
Alain Ramié, Catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique édité, 1947-1971, Paris, 1988, pp. 36-39, n. 35-47
Condition
Good overall condition.
Some very minor and shallow surface scratches scattered, consistent with age and use.
Small flaws inherent to the manufacturing process, especially on the underside with lacks of glaze on small areas, small air bubbles.
The green oxide on the edge of each piece is oxidized on most pieces sometimes the colour is faded and sometimes it became more or less silvered.
A few very minor dents and lacks of glaze along the edges of a few plates, not visually distractive and most of them most likely original.
One of the two 'C' plate has been restored in two areas around the edge of the plate. A later layer of glaze has been applied most likely after the restoration and is now almost entirely gone on the topside and partially gone on the underside. The remains of this layer are flaking and falling off.
On the other 'C' plate, the white design might have been slightly refreshed.
"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."