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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- DEUX PERSONNAGES
- signed Picasso and inscribed Paris (upper right)
- charcoal and wax crayon on paper laid down on card
- 21 by 13.3cm., 8 1/4 by 5 1/4 in.
Provenance
Fine Arts Associates (Otto M. Gerson), New York
A.A. Juvilier, New York (acquired from the above in 1952; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 16th May 1984, lot 109)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1999, lot 321
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
A.A. Juvilier, New York (acquired from the above in 1952; sale: Sotheby's, New York, 16th May 1984, lot 109)
Sale: Christie's, New York, 13th May 1999, lot 321
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Exhibited
Berlin, Neue Nationalgalerie, Picasso - Die Umarmung, 2000-01
Condition
Executed on wove paper laid down on board, T-hinged to the mount in the top two corners. The paper is laid down on board. There is time-staining thoughout and some spots of glue or water staining to the right edge, visible in the catalogue illustration. There is evidence of flattened creases across the back of the man's cloak. This work is in fairly good condition.
Colours: The paper tone is less red in the original.
"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."
"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."