Lot 363
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Pablo Picasso

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Portrait de femme
  • signed Picasso and dedicated pour Legrand son ami (upper centre)
  • ball-point pen on paper
  • image: 18 by 11.3cm., 7 by 4 1/2 in.

Provenance

M. Legrand (a gift from the artist circa 1950-60)
Sale: Artprecium, Paris, 18th April 2013, lot 23
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner 

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and executed on the frontispiece of a book. There is a small repaired tear (approx. 5mm long) to the left part of the lower edge. There is some faint light staining along the edges and the ink appears to have slightly faded. Otherwise this work is in very good overall 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.
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