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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Esquisse de visage
- Dated 19.1.47.I and stamped Madoura plein feu (on the reverse)
- Painted and partially glazed and varnished ceramic; plat long with crimped edges
- Height: 15 in.
- 38.1 cm
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
's-Hertogenbosch, Museum Het Kruithuis, Picasso Keramiek, 1985, n.n., illustrated in color in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le Feu et la terre, 2004-05, n.n.
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le Feu et la terre, 2004-05, n.n.
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is minor surface dirt in the varnished portion of the composition. There is a very minor loss to the glaze at the top of the edge and another to the upper left quadrant of the plate edge. The 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.