Lot 122
  • 122

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Nature morte au casse-croûte bouteille (B. 1100; Ba. 1315; PP. L-136)
  • Linoleum cut
  • image: 640 by 528mm 25 1/8 by 20 3/4 in
  • sheet: 750 by 621mm 29 1/2 by 24 1/2 in
Linoleum cut printed in colours, 1962, signed in pencil, numbered 47/50, on Arches wove paper, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1963, printed by Arnéra, Vallauris, framed

Condition

The full sheet, in good condition, apart from pale light-staining (a darker window immediately surrounding the mount edge), a minor half-moon shaped handling crease in the lower left section of the image (in the black and grey of the bottle), two further inconspicuous handling marks in upper section of image (only visible upon close inspection), minor scuff marks (only visible in a raking light), sheet edges with soft creasing, verso with remains of previous hinges and associated adhesive stains along sheet edge, framed. (Pencil inscription verso).
"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."