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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Visage souriant
- stamped Madoura plein feu on the underside
- painted and glazed ceramic
- height: 21.8cm., 8 1/2 in.
Provenance
Galerie 27, Paris
Gayle Gordon, Arizona (sale: Sotheby's, London, 22th October 1989, lot 53)
Collection Pierre Le Tan, France (acquired at the above sale and sale: Sotheby’s, London, 25th October 1995, lot 46)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Gayle Gordon, Arizona (sale: Sotheby's, London, 22th October 1989, lot 53)
Collection Pierre Le Tan, France (acquired at the above sale and sale: Sotheby’s, London, 25th October 1995, lot 46)
Purchased at the above sale by the late owner
Exhibited
Leicester, New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Picasso Ceramics, The Attenborough Collection, 2007, no. 5
Literature
Marilyn McCully & Michael Raeburn, Picasso Ceramics: The Attenborough Collection, Leicester, 2011, illustrated in colour p. 45
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There are some minor abrasions to the underside, consistent with age and usage. Overall this work is in very good 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."