Lot 342
  • 342

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Visage aux mains
  • Inscribed Picasso, numbered 17/20 and stamped with the French assay mark for silver, the silversmith's mark and the registration numbers 2102 and 1407
  • Silver
  • Diameter: 16 1/2 in.
  • 41.9 cm

Provenance

Acquired in the 1980s

Literature

Alain Ramié, Picasso, Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works, 1947-1971, Madoura, 1988, no. 321, illustration of the white earthenware version p. 164
Claire Siaud & Pierre Hugo, Bijoux d'artistes, Hommage à François Hugo, Orfève, Aix-en-Provence, 2001, no. 1407, illustration of another example p. 171

Condition

This work is in excellent condition. The surface is slightly dirty in the deeper crevices. Some minor wear consistent with age. This work is accompanied by a wooden presentation box and frame.
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.
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