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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Feuille d'études
- Signed at a later date Picasso (lower right)
- Black chalk and colored crayon on paper
- 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 in.
- 13.3 by 21 cm
Provenance
Galerie Pierre, Paris
Galerie Käte Perls, Paris
Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., Richmond, Virginia (and sold: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York, February 16, 1950, lot 15)
Ruth S. & David M. Heymen (and sold: Christie's New York, May 17, 1984, lot 125)
Acquired at the above sale
Exhibited
Paris, Galerie Käte Perls, Picasso 1900-1910, 1937, no. 7
Richmond, Virginia, Museum of Fine Arts & Philadelphia, Museum of Art, The Collection of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., 1941, no. 190
Literature
The Picasso Project, Picasso's Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings and Sculpture, Turn of the Century, 1900-1901, San Francisco, 2010, no. 1901-052, illustrated p. 111
Condition
Executed on cream colored laid paper backed with japan paper/tissue. T-hinged to mount at three places along upper edge on verso. Artist's pinhole at upper right corner. Left edge of sheet appears torn, likely from removal from sketch pad, with possible nailhead repair at center. Sheet is time darkened overal with minor staining at extreme edges. Line is strong. Work is in very good condition.
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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.