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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Têtes de profil - rectoScène de cirque - verso
- signed Picasso (upper right), dated 1.7.67. and numbered III (upper left) - recto
dated 1.7.67. and numbered II - verso - Bistre crayon on paper - recto
Bistre crayon and pencil on paper - verso - 37.5 by 20.5cm., 14 3/4 by 8in.
Provenance
Alexander Iolas, Paris
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
London, The Waddington Galleries, Picasso Drawings, 1970, nos. 13 & 13a, illustrated in the catalogue
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, œuvres de 1967 à 1968, Paris, 1963, vol. XXVII, no. 30 (recto) & no. 32 (verso), illustrated pl. 10
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and fixed to the overmount with tape in all four corners. The left, right and lower edges of the sheet are deckled. The sheet is slightly time stained and there is some discolouration along all four edges due to previous mounting, which could be reduced. There is a small tear to the lower left quadrant (approximately 7mm. long) and there is a small paper loss to the left part of the lower edge, not visible when framed. There is some tape residue in places along the edges of the verso and there are some minor nicks to the upper part of the right edge. 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."