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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Femme debout et femme assise
- dated 21 sept 39 (upper right); dated Royan 21 sept. 39 (III) on the reverse
- gouache and brush and ink on paper
- 27 by 21.2cm., 10⅝ by 8⅜in.
Provenance
Estate of the Artist
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
Exhibited
Paris, Grand Palais, Hommage à Pablo Picasso, 1966-67, no. 109, illustrated in the catalogue
Jerusalem, The Israel Museum, Picasso the Draughtsman, 103 Works from the Marina Picasso Collection, 1993, no. 69
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier & Ditesheim; New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Pablo Picasso Metamorphoses. Œuvres de 1898 à 1973 de la collection Marina Picasso, 2001, no. 70, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Jerusalem, The Israel Museum, Picasso the Draughtsman, 103 Works from the Marina Picasso Collection, 1993, no. 69
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier & Ditesheim; New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Pablo Picasso Metamorphoses. Œuvres de 1898 à 1973 de la collection Marina Picasso, 2001, no. 70, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, œuvres de 1937 à 1939, Paris, 1958, vol. IX, no. 335, illustrated pl. 158
The Picasso Project (ed.), Picasso's Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings and Sculpture, Europe at War, 1939-1940, San Francisco, 1998, no. 39-165, illustrated p. 8
The Picasso Project (ed.), Picasso's Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings and Sculpture, Europe at War, 1939-1940, San Francisco, 1998, no. 39-165, illustrated p. 8
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper from a lined note pad, not laid down and taped to the mount at the upper two corners. There is a crease across the upper left corner, and two further small creases across the lower left corner, not visible when framed. There are two creases towards the centre of the right edge. There is a tiny tear towards the right corner of the upper edge, not visible when framed. There is a very small dent in the pigment to the proper left arm of the left figure. Otherwise this work is in good overall original condition.
"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."