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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Pieuvre bleue
- dated 29.10.47, numbered XI and stamped Madoura plein feu on the reverse
- painted, glazed and incised ceramic; plat long
- 38 by 32cm., 15 by 12 1/2 in.
Exhibited
Miami, Center for the Fine Arts, Picasso: At work, at home. Selections from the Marina Picasso Collection, 1985-86, no. 100, illustrated in the catalogue
Tokyo, Musées d'Art Yomiuri Shimbun Sha, Exposition Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso, 1986-87, no. CC-1, illustrated in the catalogue
Tokyo, Musées d'Art Yomiuri Shimbun Sha, Exposition Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso, 1986-87, no. CC-1, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Neil Cox & Deborah Povey, A Picasso Bestiary, London, 1995, illustrated in colour p.144
Cahiers d’Art, Paris, 1948, illustrated p. 89
Cahiers d’Art, Paris, 1948, illustrated p. 89
Condition
There is a fine firing crack to the right edge of the rim and a small chip to the lower right corner of the rim. The firing crack, though not visually distracting, would benefit from some consolidation to prevent further spreading. This work is in overall good 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."