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PABLO PICASSO | Le Compotier
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Le Compotier
- dated 5 11 on the reverse
- painted, incised and partially glazed ceramic plaque
- 33 by 53cm., 13 by 20 3/4 in.
- Executed on 5th November 1948. This work is unique.
Provenance
Galerie Simon, Paris
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Galerie Chalette, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1973; sale: Christie's, New York, 14th November 1996, lot 343)
Improvvisazione Prima Galleria D’Arte, Rovereto
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Galerie Chalette, New York
Private Collection, New York (acquired from the above in 1973; sale: Christie's, New York, 14th November 1996, lot 343)
Improvvisazione Prima Galleria D’Arte, Rovereto
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
Cagliari, Centro Comunale d'Arte e Cultura Exma' & Cagliari, Centro Comunale d'Arte e Cultura Castello San Michele, Omaggio a Picasso, 2007, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Georges Ramié, Picasso's Ceramics, Paris, 1974, no. 37, illustrated p. 26 (titled Plaque. Le Compotier)
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is some wear and minor handling marks along the edges, consistent with age, some wear and minor abrasion to the surface to the left of the upper edge, and the right of the lower edge where the ceramic is held in the mount. There are some fine lines of craquelure to the clear top glaze and some separation to the pink pigment of the cherries, consistent with the firing process. This work is in 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."
"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
'There is no doubt that fired clay delighted and fascinated Pablo Picasso: it could fulfill both traditional functions and artistic purposes, while its properties permitted him to combine painting, sculpture and engraving. At the same time, the artist's roots gave him an innate interest in ceramics, since pottery belonged to his everyday surroundings in Spain and formed part of his Andalusian heritage' (Marilyn McCully, Ceramics by Picasso, Paris, 1999, p. 9).
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.