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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête humoristique
- signed Picasso and dated 25.4.62 (upper right) and dedicated pour Thérèse Dupont (upper centre)
- felt-tip pen on paper
- 28 by 20.7cm., 11 by 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Thérèse Dupont (a gift from the artist)
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, 2nd April 2014, lot 14
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Artcurial, Paris, 2nd April 2014, lot 14
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Executed on blue wove paper, not laid down and taped to the overmount in the upper two corners. Executed on the frontispiece of a book from which the page has been removed. There are very faint and minor handling marks along the left and right edges and the ink appears to have faded extremely slightly. This work is in overall good original 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. 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."