L12007

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Lot 308
  • 308

After Pablo Picasso

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • After Pablo Picasso
  • BACCHANTE
  • stamped Picasso, numbered 2/6 and stamped with the goldsmith's mark

  • gold
  • height: 14.3cm., 5 5/8 in.

Provenance

Claude Bernhard, Paris
Weintraub Gallery, New York
Acquired from the above by the present owner in December 1968

Literature

Werner Spies, Picasso Sculpture, London, 1972, no. 562, illustration of another cast n.p.
Pierre Hugo, Bijoux d'artistes, Hommage à François Hugo, Aix-en-Provence, 2001, illustration of another cast p. 166

Condition

Polished gold. Apart from some surface dirt in the crevices and some light wear, consistent with age and handling, this work is in overall very good conditon.
"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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