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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 EUR
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- GROS OISEAU VISAGE NOIR
- porte le cachet Madoura plein feu (sur le col)
- vase tourné en terre de faïence blanche, décor aux engobes, gravé au couteau
- H. : 55 cm ; 21 5/8 in.
- L. : 46 cm ; 18 1/8 in.
Provenance
Offert par l'artiste à la famille de l'actuel propriétaire dans les années 1950
Literature
Alain Ramié, Picasso. Catalogue de l'œuvre céramique édité 1947-1971, Vallauris, 1988, un exemplaire de l'édition Madoura en relation avec cette pièce unique est reproduit sous le numéro 118, p. 69
Condition
A close inspection reveals some light time-staining and a few small scattered media marks. Apart from a tiny restored speck of paint-loss to the upper centre of the black diamond face and a tiny area of hairline shrinkage at the base of the neck, this work is in very good original 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
stamped 'Madoura plein feu' (inside the neck), incised, painted and glazed white ceramic. Conceived in 1951. This work is unique.