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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Main avec manche
- Numbered 10/10 and stamped with the foundry mark C. Valsuani Cire Perdue
- Bronze
- Length: 9 3/8 in.
- 24.1 cm
Provenance
Frank R. Perls, Beverly Hills
Thence by descent
Thence by descent
Literature
Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, The Sculptures of Picasso, London, 1949, illustration of another cast pl. 216
Werner Spies, Picasso das plastische Werk, Dusseldorf, 1983, no. 338, illustration of another cast p. 346
Werner Spies, Picasso, The Sculptures, New York, 2000, no. 338, illustration of another cast p. 367
Werner Spies, Picasso das plastische Werk, Dusseldorf, 1983, no. 338, illustration of another cast p. 346
Werner Spies, Picasso, The Sculptures, New York, 2000, no. 338, illustration of another cast p. 367
Condition
The work is in very good condition. The bronze features a dark brown patina. There is minor surface dirt in the crevices and some gentle rubbing to the patina across the palm and to the side of the sleeve. There is very light surface scratches commensurate with age.
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
This sculpture likely depicts the artist's own right hand. Picasso also modeled a left hand on two occasions during this period, both titled Main, the first in 1949 and the second in 1950 (Werner Spies, op. cit. nos. 340 & 348, respectively).