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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Femme aux bras croisés (Françoise)
- dated 16 juin 50 on the base and Vallauris 1950 on the underside
- terracotta
- height: 34cm., 13 3/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist (inv. 55604)
Marina Picasso (the artist's granddaughter; by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the late owner
Marina Picasso (the artist's granddaughter; by descent from the above)
Acquired from the above by the late owner
Literature
Verve, Paris, 1951, vol. II, nos. 25-26, illustration of the bronze version
Werner Spies, Picasso, The Sculptures, Ostfildern & Stuttgart, 2000, no. 351- I, catalogued p. 409, illustration of the bronze version p. 368
The Picasso Project (ed.), Picasso's Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings and Sculpture, The Fifties I 1950-1955, San Francisco, 2000, no. 50-010B, illustration of the bronze version p. 7
Werner Spies, Picasso, The Sculptures, Ostfildern & Stuttgart, 2000, no. 351- I, catalogued p. 409, illustration of the bronze version p. 368
The Picasso Project (ed.), Picasso's Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings and Sculpture, The Fifties I 1950-1955, San Francisco, 2000, no. 50-010B, illustration of the bronze version p. 7
Condition
Fired terracotta. There are two repaired cracks, one to the ankle and one to the knee of the figure, most probably as a result of the firing process. As a result of this terracotta possibly having been used as a mould for the bronze edition, there is some minor residue in places. 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."
"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."