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PABLO PICASSO | Femme nue debout III
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Femme nue debout III
- dated 28 juin 46 (lower left)
- coloured crayons on paper
- 50.3 by 32.8cm., 19 7/8 by 12 7/8 in.
- Executed on 28th June 1946.
Provenance
Thomas Gibson Fine Art Ltd, London
Scott Lynn, London
The Piccadilly Gallery, London
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012
Scott Lynn, London
The Piccadilly Gallery, London
Private Collection, Europe
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2012
Exhibited
London, Thomas Gibson Fine Art, Pablo Picasso, works on paper, 1982, no. 10, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and adhered at the verso of the sheet to the mount on all four corners. The edges of the sheet are deckled. There are some very light spots of foxing towards the right edge of the sheet. This work is in 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."
"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
This playful work conveys the spirited presence of Picasso's muse and lover from this period, Françoise Gilot, displaying the artist's stylised language dedicated to this woman. As Brigitte Léal says, 'all curves and circles, reproduces for us the fullness of forms and highlights her characteristic features: slim waist, round breasts and in particular a serious and intense gaze' (Brigitte Léal, Picasso, une nouvelle dation (exhibition catalogue), Paris, 1990, p. 168)
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.