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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 EUR
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- TÊTE DE JACQUELINE
- signé Picasso et daté 20.3.54.; numéroté 5 (sous la base)
terre cuite blanche partiellement peinte et incisée
- 23,5 x 20 cm
- 9 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.
Provenance
Jacqueline Roque-Picasso
Offert par le précédent au propriétaire actuel au début des années 1980
Literature
Georges Ramié, Céramique de Picasso, Paris, 1974, no. 580, une version polychrome réhaussée différemment reproduite p. 228
Condition
Please note that measurements in inches are incomplete in the printed catalogue and should read 9 1/4 x 7 7/8 in.
Executed in white terra cotta. There is a 3cm long, fine crack running vertically from the opening to the hairline, inherent to the firing and drying process. A close inspection reveals a 1cm line of stain below the left eye as well as some scattered stains of dirt around the handle. Apart from some general time-staining, this work is in stable condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
signed 'Picasso' and dated '20.3.54', numbered '5' (on the base), incised and partially painted white terra cotta. Conceived on 20th March 1954.