Lot 569
  • 569

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Tête de faune
  • dated 29.8.50. on the reverse
  • modelled and incised fired clay; pendant
  • 4.6 by 3.8cm., 1 3/4 by 1 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. 361-I, illustration of the bronze version p. 348
Werner Spies, Picasso Sculpteur, catalogue raisonné des sculptures établi en collaboration avec Christine Piot, Ostfildern & Stuttgart, 2000, no. 361-I, illustration of the bronze version p. 369

Condition

Some light wear and handling marks in places and a light build-up of dust in the deepest crevices, consistent with age and time. This work is in overall very good condition.
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