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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- A Group of Five Cups: Taureau (A. R. 234); Sauterelle sur une branche (A. R. 259); Sylvette (A. R. 266); and two Oursin (A. R. 269)
- ceramic
- each diameter approx. 180 mm 7 1/8 in
Five terre de faïence cups, 1954-55, from the editions of 100, the white clay cups partially glazed, all partially enameled, with the Madoura and Empreinte Originale de Picasso stamps (5 cups)
Condition
Taureau - three tiny superficial chips in the rim and one chip on the foot, a few rubbed areas just inside the cup's rim.
Sauterelle sur une branche - with minor surface soiling, mainly in the crevices of the design.
Sylvette - several tiny, superficial chips in the cup's rim, the exposed clay darkened over time, minor wear at the foot. (Scattered dark oxidation marks are likely inherent to the firing process and not condition imperfections.)
Oursin - a few tiny, superficial chips in the cup's rim, the exposed clay darkened over time, occasional minor surface soiling.
Oursin - two chips in the cup's rim, one deeper and measuring approx. 1/2 in., a few smooth surface losses around the stamps at the base.
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.
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.