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Lot 217
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Pablo Picasso

Estimate
30,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • PORTRAIT DE FEMME
  • signed Picasso (lower right)
  • pen and ink on paper
  • 27.5 by 21cm., 10 3/4 by 8 1/4 in.

Provenance

Galeria Theo, Madrid
Private Collection (acquired from the above; sale: Sotheby's, London, 26th October 1994, lot 33)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and hinged to the overmount at the upper two corners. The sheet is slightly timestained and there is some scattered foxing in places. The corners are very slightly discoloured and there is a minute paper loss to the upper part of the extreme right edge. There are some paper remnants to the verso due to previous mounting. Otherwise this work is in overall good condition. Colours: overall fairly accurate in the printed 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."