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PABLO PICASSO | Poisson en relief
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Poisson en relief
- Stamped Madoura plein feu and Empreinte originale de Picasso (on the reverse)
- Painted and glazed ceramic; oval platter
- Length: 16 3/8 in.
- 41.6 cm
- This is a unique version of the empreinte.
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)
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is a semi-circular repaired crack to the center of the upper edge (approx. 6.5 in. long), with some associated losses to the glaze. There is an additional repaired crack extending from the center of the upper edge (approx. 2 in. long). There are two minor chips to the white ground above the fish. There is fine crazing to the glaze in the white ground. There are scattered accretions and surface dirt commensurate with age and handling. There is minor rubbing to the underside and edges.This work is in overall 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.
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.