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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête
- Dated 2 Mars 43 (upper left)
- Pen and ink and ink wash on paper
- 25 3/4 by 19 7/8 in.
- 64.3 by 50.3 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)
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Oeuvres de 1942 et 1943, vol. XII, Paris, 1961, no. 265, illustrated p. 131
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper which has not been laid down. The left and right edges are cut and the other two are deckled. There is minor overall light foxing to the sheet which does not detract from viewing the work. There is minor time staining to the upper left corner. Overall very good original 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.