Lot 153
  • 153

PABLO PICASSO--RAMON REVENTOS, DEUX CONTES, NUMBER 2 OF 250 COPIES OF WHICH THIS IS ONE OF 10 COPIES, PARIS, 1947

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Deux contes... Gravures de Pablo Picasso. Paris and Barcelona: Editorial Albor, 1947
  • 4to (33 by 25.5 cm, 13 by 10 in.)
copy number II from a limited edition of 250 copies of which this is ONE OF TEN (hors commerce?) copies and signed in pencil by the printer Henri Jonquières, text in French translated by Jaume Canyameres, 4 full-page engravings by Picasso, upper cover, titles and initials in lithographed facsimile of Picasso's handwriting, loose as issued in printed wrapper within two wooden boards with new dark red fabric ties, title carved into upper cover and painted dark red, covers somewhat browned, spine slightly torn with some loss

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"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."

Catalogue Note

This French edition has different plates from the original Catalan version from the same year.