Lot 148
  • 148

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Portrait de Jacqueline en robe imprimée (B. 1082; Ba. 1300; PP. L-120)
  • linocut
  • image: 350 by 268mm 13¾ by 10 5/8 in
  • sheet: 560 by 390mm 22 1/8 by 15 3/8 in
Linoleum cut printed in colours, 1962, signed in brown ink, dated '3.9.66', dedicated 'A l'endormeur et la femme / leur ami' (a proof aside from the edition of 50), on Arches wove paper, published by Galeries Louise Leiris, Paris, framed

Condition

With wide margins, the image in good condition, uneven paper discoloration, the upper right corner and a small area at right of upper sheet edge lacking (measuring 1 by 0.8cm), a tear at upper centre of right edge and lower centre of left edge (longest measuring 0.5cm), a few nicks at sheet edges, remains of previous tape and slight skinning along extreme sheet edges, light short pencil strokes in the margins on four sides. The verso with backboard-staining, a narrow band of tape along extreme sheet edges, 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.
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