Lot 6
  • 6

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Oiseau
  • Inscribed 1175 Madoura d'apres Picasso (on the reverse)
  • Painted, glazed and incised ceramic; plat long with crimped edges
  • Length: 15 1/8 in.
  • 38.4 cm

Provenance

Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)

Exhibited

Yamanashi, Kiyoharu-Shirakaba Museum & traveling, Exposition Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso, 1986-87, no. CM-3, illustrated in the catalogue

Condition

The ceramic is in overall good condition. There are 5 chips to the underside of the plate where imperfections in the clay have been repelled over time. This is inherent to the material. There is a diagonal hairline crack to the plate running from the center of the lower edge to the background approximately 5 inches below the top edge. There are traces of firing kiln furniture marks to the underside of the plate which are the result of the production process. Otherwise fine.
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.