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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Grand vase aux femmes nues (A. R. 115)
- ceramic
- height: 665mm 25 1/4 in
Terre de faïence vase, 1950, numbered 18, from the edition of 25, incised 'Vallauris Mai 50', partially painted, with the Madoura and Empreinte Originale de Picasso stamps
Exhibited
New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester, Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection, 16 June-30 September 2007, no. 21
University of Sussex, Brighton, A Gardner Centre Exhibition at the Barlow Gallery, The Ceramics of Pablo Picasso, from the collection of Sir Richard and Lady Attenborough, 1989
Literature
Marilyn McCully and Michael Raeburn, Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection, Leicester, 2011, illustrated pages 10, 60-61
Condition
The ceramic is in good condition apart from a few scuffs in the unpainted areas, minor surface soiling, a diagonal repair (measuring approx. 5cm, possibly made at Madoura) on the arm of the figure facing forward. (A short firing crack and associated surface imperfection in the clay measuring approx. 5.5cm descends from the rim in to a subject's head, another small firing crack in the rim and a couple of further imperfections and smaller repairs are inherent to the production and not condition defects.)
"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."