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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Compotier oval
- Inscribed Picasso, numbered exemplaire d'artiste 1/2 and with the French assay mark for silver, the silversmith's mark and the registration numbers 1657 and 1431
- Silver
- Length: 23 7/8 in.
- 60.5 cm
Provenance
Pierre Hugo, France
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1984)
Thence by descent
Private Collection, United States (acquired from the above in 1984)
Thence by descent
Literature
Werner Spies, Picasso: The Sculptures, Ostflidern/Stuttgart, 2000, no. 552, illustration of another example p. 383
Claire Siaud & Pierre Hugo, Bijoux d'artistes, Hommage à Françoise Hugo orfève, Aix-en-Provence, 2001, no. 1431, illustration of another example p. 160
Claire Siaud & Pierre Hugo, Bijoux d'artistes, Hommage à Françoise Hugo orfève, Aix-en-Provence, 2001, no. 1431, illustration of another example p. 160
Condition
In very good condition. Will require consistent polishing. Very minor, faint scratches consistent with being polished. One deeper scratch on under side at upper right, and a few small scratches at upper left of unmarked panels.
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.