Lot 143
  • 143

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • LE PEINTRE À LA PALETTE (B. 1153)
  • Image: 640 by 530mm; 25 1/8 by 20 7/8 in
  • Sheet: 728 by 600mm; 28 5/8 by 23 5/8 in
Linocut, 1963, signed in pencil, numbered 5/150, on wove paper, with margins, severe light- and backboard-staining, slight skinning along top edge of sheet verso, three vertical pieces of cellotape, occasional scuff marks along edges of sheet verso

Condition

In condition as catalogued. The longest piece of cello-tape verso measures 11cm. The mentioned scuffs marks are possibly associated with broken glass. There are three pieces of paper tape at top and right edge of sheet recto the longest measuring 7cm. There is a half-moon shaped water-stain at lower edge of sheet recto.
"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.
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