Lot 156A
  • 156A

PABLO PICASSO | Le Roi

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Le Roi
  • signed Picasso, dated le 26.6.67 and inscribed Pour mon ami Remi (upper right)
  • felt-tip on paper
  • 20 by 19.5cm. 7 7/8 by 7 5/8 in.
  • Executed on 26th June 1967 on the frontispiece of Pierre Cabanne, Picasso, Paris, 1975.

Provenance

Rémy Verger (a gift from the artist)
Sale: Artcurial, 5th April 2017, lot 4
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner

Condition

Executed on the frontispiece of the Pierre Cabanne Picasso Monograph, not laid down and floating in its mount. The left edge is unevenly cut and there are some scattered minor spots of foxing to the background of the sheet. The sheet is lightly time-stained, but is in otherwise overall very 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."

Catalogue Note

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Claude Picasso.