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PABLO PICASSO | Guernica postcard from Picasso to Polunin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Guernica postcard from Picasso to Polunin
- inscribed Amitiés et bon souvenirs, signed Picasso and addressed to Vladimir Polunin, Riverside, Chiswick Mall, London, W4 on the reverse
- pen and ink on printed postcard
- 10.5 by 15cm., 4 1/8 by 5 7/8 in.
- Written in 1938.
Provenance
Vladimir & Elizabeth Polunin, London (received from the artist in 1938)
Thence by descent to the present owners
Thence by descent to the present owners
Condition
Written on the back of a printed Guernica postcard. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there are several creases (the most prominent one being a horizontal one along the upper edge), small stains, and handling marks, consistent with age and handling. There are three artist's pinholes along the upper edge. There is some paper skinning to the lower left corner of the Guernica image. This work is in overall good condition. Please note that this work is sold unframed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.