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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- La fenêtre de l'atelier (La Californie)
- signed Picasso and dated 18-2-56 IV on the reverse
- painted ceramic
- 20.4 by 20.4 cm ; 8 by 8 in.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Perls Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1990s
Perls Galleries, New York
Private Collection, Belgium
Acquired from the above by the present owner in the 1990s
Literature
Georges Ramié, Céramique de Picasso, Paris, 1974, no. 359, illustrated p. 158
Condition
The ceramic is sound. A close inspection reveals some very minor shrinkage to some of the thickest pigment, notably in the yellow pigment of the lower right quadrant. There are two fine surface scratches running vertically from the left upper edge and a tiny indent to the right of the round window (as visible in the catalogue illustration) which appear to be original and inherent to the artistic process. Apart from some light time-staining, this work is in very good condition.
The catalogue illustration is fairly accurate overall although the reds are slightly deeper, more burgundy, in colour.
"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."