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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Scène érotique
- dated 14.8.62. on the reverse
- slip and ceramic pastel on ceramic; hexagonal tile
- 16.6 by 18.8cm., 6 1/2 by 7 3/8 in.
Pièce unique
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)
Exhibited
Valencia, Fundación Bancaja, Picasso - Suite 156, 1997, no. 15, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Künzelsau, Museum Würth & Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum, Picasso, sein Dialog mit der Keramik - Werke aus der Sammlung Marina Picasso, 1999-2000, no. 60, illustrated in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le feu et la terre, 2004-05, n.n.
Cannes, Centre d'art La Malmaison, Picasso, le nu en liberté, Collection Marina Picasso, 2013, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue
Künzelsau, Museum Würth & Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum, Picasso, sein Dialog mit der Keramik - Werke aus der Sammlung Marina Picasso, 1999-2000, no. 60, illustrated in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le feu et la terre, 2004-05, n.n.
Cannes, Centre d'art La Malmaison, Picasso, le nu en liberté, Collection Marina Picasso, 2013, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Hélène Parmelin, Picasso: The Artist and his Model and Other Recent Works, New York, 1965, illustrated p. 159
Georges Ramié, Céramique de Picasso, Paris, 1974, no. 627, illustrated in colour p. 249
Georges Ramié, Céramique de Picasso, Paris, 1974, no. 627, illustrated in colour p. 249
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is some very minor craquelure to the top clear glaze in places. There is some minor wear to the edges, there are two semi-circular chips which appear to be original to the lower centre with a spot of glaze loss. This work is in overall good condition.
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"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."