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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Nu
- inscribed Poesias de S. Juan de la Cruz y Fray Luis de Leon (across lower half)
- pen and ink and wash on paper
- 14 by 8.7cm., 5 1/2 by 3 3/8 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2011
Acquired from the above by the present owner circa 2011
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, laid down and t-hinged to the window frame. There is an old repaired tear running from the centre of the left edge to the upper right corner and another to the centre of the left edge. The lower right corner has been repaired. There is some scattered surface rubbing to the sheet and a very fine tear to the left part of the lower edge. The sheet is time-stained and there are some light stains running towards the upper left corner. Otherwise this work is in overall fairly 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. 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."