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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Scène de tauromachie
- ceramic plate
- diameter: 23.3cm., 9 1/8 in.
Terre de faïence plate, 1957, numbered 4/500, incised 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura', partially painted, with the Madoura and Edition Picasso stamps
Provenance
Sale, Sotheby's London, 13th October 1993, lot 85, where acquired by David Bowie
Literature
Alain Ramié, Picasso, catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique édité, 1947-1971, Paris, 1988, number 393, illustrated (another example).
Condition
The ceramic is in good condition, apart from a few handling marks on the underside, remains of two old stickers on the underside.
"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."