PABLO PICASSO | Pot et fruits (Mort aux rat)

Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)

Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux années 1907 à 1909, vol. XXVI, Paris, 1973, no. 360, illustrated pl. 120
Josep Palau i Fabre, Picasso Cubism 1907-1917, New York, 1990, no. 197, illustrated in color p. 81

Executed on cream laid paper. The sheet is hinged at the upper left and upper right corners of its verso. All four edges are lightly deckled. There are artist's pinholes in the upper left and upper right corners. The sheet is slightly dirty, with a few minor scattered stains and some likely studio transference. There are two small tears to the right edge, both no greater than 1/4 inch in length. There are four small tears to the left edge and two tears to the top edge, all no greater than 1/4 inch in length. There are two flattened creases extending across the upper right corner, measuring 10 inches and 6 inches, respectively. There are a few additional creases toward the upper right corner, which are likely inherent to the paper medium. This work is in good condition.
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