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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Polichinelle
- Signed Picasso (lower right)
- Gouache and brush and ink on paper
- Image: 4 1/8 by 5 7/8 in. 10.5 by 14.8 cm
- Sheet: 7 1/4 by 10 3/4 in. 18.4 by 27.3 cm
Provenance
Private Collection, Connecticut (acquired circa 1950)
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in the 1950s)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in the 1950s)
Thence by descent
Literature
"The Fantastic World of Stravinsky: Modern Music Master Gets Big Play on 75th Anniversary," in Life, vol. 43, no. 22, November 25, 1957, illustrated in color p. 97
Condition
Executed on cream colored wove paper hinged to a mount at two places on top edge on verso. Verso is discolored due to prior mounting. Mat stain running around the perimeter of the sheet and the sheet may be slightly time darkened. One minor pindot of ink near the right edge, well outside of the image are and not visible when framed, otherwise fine. This work is in very 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.
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.