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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Visage de Faune (A. R. 283)
- diameter 252 mm 9 7/8 in
Terre de faïence plate, 1955, painted in white, from the edition of 150, inscribed Edition Picasso and Empreinte Originale Picasso, and with the Madoura pottery stamp, in good condition apart from surface soiling throughout
Condition
The ceramic is generally in good condition. There is surface soiling throughout the ceramic and a spot of old adhesive in the upper right corner above the date.
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.
Catalogue Note
provenance
President Harry S. Truman (according to the present owner this was a gift by the artist to the President)
Thence by descent