Lot 94
  • 94

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Colombe de la paix
  • signed picasso (towards upper left)
  • pastel on paper
  • 10 5/8 x 8 in.

Provenance

Private collection, France

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount along the upper edge. The verso of the sheet is illustrated with a portrait of a young girl and inscribed 'Copyright by Editions Cercle d'Art, 1955' (photo of the reverse is available upon requests to the department). There are a few faint handling marks along the upper and lower edges and a few media marks to the right of the dove. Apart from some slight light staining, this work is in very good original 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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Catalogue Note

The present lot is drawn on the title page of André Verdet's Provence noire, Paris, 1955.