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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Chèvre
- Dated 11.4.53. and stamped Madoura plein feu and Empreinte originale de Picasso (on the reverse)
- Painted and glazed ceramic; square round plate
- Diameter: 9 7/8 in.
- 24.9 cm
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is fine crazing to the glazed white ground There is a minor pin-head sized loss to the neck of the goat (as visible in the catalogue illustration). The underside of the plate has a couple of chips where imperfections in the clay have been repelled over time. This is inherent to the material. There are repairs associated with those underside chips.The work is is in otherwise overall very 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.