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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
35,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Colombe de la Paix
- ceramic
- width: 222mm 8 3/4 in
Unique terre de faïence platter, 1954, signed in green paint and dated '7 Juin 54', glazed and painted, with the Madoura stamp
Condition
The ceramic is in good condition, there is mild crazing, three stilt marks on the reverse, both inherent to the production.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Picasso executed thirteen plates with variations on this motif for the 13th Congress of the French Communist Party. Each member of the Congress received one of the unique plates as a gift. This plate belonged to Dr. Rosan Girard, deputy for Guadeloupe.
This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Claude Picasso.