Pablo Picasso

The terre de faïence service, comprising two soup tureens, one platter, one sauce boat, nine bowls and two plates, 1947, variously numbered '19' or '45', from the edition of 300, the plates and bowls inscribed with corresponding letters A - X (15 ceramics)

The ceramics are in good condition overall. (All with minor irregularities to the glaze.) The tureen inscribed '19' with a 10 mm loss to underside, a 5 mm hole at tip of the finial (possibly occurred during firing.) (A few tiny and inconspicuous chips to the glaze.) The tureen inscribed '45' with a small chip to the tip of the finial. The sauce boat with a 5 inch repaired crack to plate. The platter, plates and bowls all in good condition. A few plates and bowls with some inconspicuous chips to the reverse. ('Edition Picasso' inscription slightly smudged on two bowls and one tureen.) List of dishes: A.R. 3, A.R. 5, A.R. 7, A.R. 9, A.R. 10, A.R. 11, A.R. 12, A.R. 13, A.R. 14, A.R. 15, A.R. 16, A.R. 18, two of A.R. 22
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.