- 96
Pablo Picasso
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête sur fond noir (B. 742; M., PP. 241)
- lithograph
- image: 695 by 545mm 27 3/8 by 21 1/2 in
- sheet: 758 by 570mm 29 7/8 by 22 1/2 in
Lithograph, 1953, signed in red crayon, dedicated 'pour mon cher Agard' and inscribed 'Vallauris 1.1.54' in blue crayon, a proof aside from the edition of 50, on Arches wove paper, framed
Condition
With full margins (a deckle edge at sides), the signature slightly attenuated, generally in good condition except for paper discoloration and scattered foxing in the margins and verso, a vertical crease just inside the image at upper right and a few further handling creases, very minor surface scuffs in the black, framed.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Jules Agard was the master potter at the Madoura pottery workshop who collaborated with Picasso on his ceramic editions.