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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Comédien à l'épée
- Pen and ink and ink wash on card
- 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 in.
- 16.5 by 10.7 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
Munich, Haus der Kunst, Pierrot Melancholie und Maske, 1995, n.n.
Barcelona, Museu Picasso, Picasso i el circ, 2006-07, no. 93, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Barcelona, Museu Picasso, Picasso i el circ, 2006-07, no. 93, illustrated in color in the catalogue
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux volumes 1 à 5, vol. VI, Paris, 1954, no. 665, illustrated p. 81
Condition
This work is in very good condition. Executed on the reverse of a Liqueur Benedictine, Benedictine, Fécamp menu card. The ink is strong and fresh. There is some minor overall time fading to the card. Some very light studio surface dirt and some minor scattered foxing.
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.
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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.
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.