Lot 516
  • 516

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Femme debout
  • plaster
  • height: 26.7cm., 10 1/2 in.

Provenance

Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)

Literature

Werner Spies, Picasso, Das Plastische Werk, Berlin & Düsseldorf, 1983-84, no. 314-Ib, illustration of the bronze version p. 345
Werner Spies, Picasso Sculpteur, catalogue raisonné des sculptures établi en collaboration avec Christine Piot, Ostfildern & Stuttgart, 2000, no. 314-Ib, illustration of the bronze version p. 366 & illustration in colour of the fired clay version p. 249

Condition

The plaster is coated. There is some discolouration to the coating layer and a build-up of dust in the original folds and creases consistent with age and usage. Some studio dirt and handling marks in places. There is a tiny nick to the top of the figure's head and a small loss to the back of the base. A few further tiny nicks to the base and the back of the figure's body. This work is in good overall condition.
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