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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête de femme
- dated 16 juillet 41. (lower left)
- pen and ink on paper
- 27 by 21cm., 10 1/2 by 8 1/4 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Paris, 1960, vol. XI, no. 220, illustrated p. 93
The Picasso Project (ed.), Picasso’s Paintings Watercolors Drawings & Sculpture, Nazi Occupation, 1940-1944, San Francisco, 1999, no. 41-135, illustrated p. 50
The Picasso Project (ed.), Picasso’s Paintings Watercolors Drawings & Sculpture, Nazi Occupation, 1940-1944, San Francisco, 1999, no. 41-135, illustrated p. 50
Condition
Executed on beige wove paper, not laid down. The sheet is affixed to the mount on the reverse of the corners and in two places in the upper left corner and floating in the mount. The edges have been slightly irregularly cut and there is a triangular paper loss to the upper left corner. The sheet slightly time stained and there are a few scattered spots of foxing. There are some minor creases towards the left edge. There is some media stains to the upper right corner which may be original. This work is in overall 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."