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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
250,000 - 350,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Petite femme enceinte
- numbered 2/2 and stamped with the foundry mark E. Godard cire perdue
- bronze
- height: 32cm., 12 5/8 in.
Provenance
Perls Galleries, New York
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1980)
Bloch Family (acquired from the above in 1980)
Literature
Picasso (exhibition catalogue), Grand Palais, Paris, 1979-80, no. 316, illustration of another cast p. 210
Werner Spies, Les Sculptures de Picasso, Geneva, 1971, no. 335, illustration of another cast p. 193
Marie-Laure Besnard-Bernadac, Michèle Richet & Hélène Secke, Musée Picasso: Catalogue sommaire des collections, Paris, 1985, no. 377, illustration of another cast p. 180
Pablo Picasso. The Time with Françoise Gilot (exhibition catalogue), Graphikmuseum Pablo Picasso, Münster, 2002-2003, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 167
Werner Spies, Les Sculptures de Picasso, Geneva, 1971, no. 335, illustration of another cast p. 193
Marie-Laure Besnard-Bernadac, Michèle Richet & Hélène Secke, Musée Picasso: Catalogue sommaire des collections, Paris, 1985, no. 377, illustration of another cast p. 180
Pablo Picasso. The Time with Françoise Gilot (exhibition catalogue), Graphikmuseum Pablo Picasso, Münster, 2002-2003, n.n., illustration of another cast p. 167
Condition
Deep brown patina. There is a small amount of oxidation visible in places, in particular to the baby and to the upper part of the figure's legs. There are minor areas of patina rubbing visible, in particular to the back of the figure. There is some dust in the crevices. This work is in overall 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."