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PABLO PICASSO | Tête de faune
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Tête de faune
- Signed Picasso, inscribed X and dated 24.1.56. and 6.2.56. (on the reverse)
- Painted and glazed ceramic; square tile
- 8 by 8 in.
- 20.3 by 20.3 cm
- Executed on January 24, 1956; this work is unique.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Private Collection, Chicago (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 2, 2011, lot 348)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Private Collection, Chicago (and sold: Christie's, New York, November 2, 2011, lot 348)
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Literature
Georges Ramié, Picasso's Ceramics, Secaucus, 1974, no. 325, illustrated p. 150
Condition
This work is in very good condition. The ceramic is sound and the colors are well-preserved. There are some very minor scratches scattered throughout the work which do not affect the overall appearance. There are remnants of adhesive along all four edges of the reverse as well as along the bottom edge of the recto, likely from a previous mounting.
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
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.