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Picasso, Pablo
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- David Douglas Duncan. The private World of Pablo Picasso. New York: The Ridge Press, 1958
- paper, ink, cloth
4to (11 x 8 3/8 in.; 279 x 212 mm). Numerous photographs by Duncan, text printed on blue paper. Publisher's quarter lemon cloth, spine lettered in red; minimal wear. Original pictorial dust-jacket; some wear, a few tears.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
First edition. Inscribed and with an original drawing by Picasso in six colors on the title-page. The drawing is inscribed "pour Albert A Squillace. Picasso 3.7.58." The title is also inscribed by Duncan for Squillace. Albert A. Squillace was the art director for the Ridge Press, which was a division of Harper & Brothers.
The exuberant head of a clown was done by Picasso in two shades of blue, two of green, plus red and white. Duncan's photographs of Picasso at work and relaxing with his family attracted great interest when they were first published in several books in the 1950's and 60's.