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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Visage masque
- Dated 2.2.61., incised with the date 6.10.60 and stamped Madoura plein feu and Empreinte originale de Picasso (on the reverse)
- Painted and glazed ceramic; large round plate
- Diameter: 16 3/4 in.
- 42.5 cm
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
's-Hertogenbosch, Museum Het Kruithuis, Picasso Keramiek, 1985, n.n., illustrated in color in the catalogue
Schwerin, Staatliches Museum, Pablo Picasso, Der Reiz der Fläche/The Appeal of Surface, 1999, no. 51, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le Feu et la terre, 2004-05, n.n.
Schwerin, Staatliches Museum, Pablo Picasso, Der Reiz der Fläche/The Appeal of Surface, 1999, no. 51, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le Feu et la terre, 2004-05, n.n.
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is some light craquelure to the dark slip which is inherent to the work and appears to be part of the composition. The work is in overall excellent original 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.
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.