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PABLO PICASSO | Joueur, danseur et buveur
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Joueur, danseur et buveur
- dated 11.3.57. (upper left); signed Picasso on the reverse
- painted and partially glazed ceramic; rectangular tile
- 25.4 by 30.7cm., 10 by 12in.
- Executed on 11th March 1957. This work is unique.
Provenance
Galerie Louise Leiris, Paris
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach
Private Collection, U.S.A. (sale: Sotheby's New York, 7th February 1996, lot 89)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (sale: Sotheby's New York, 9th May 2007, lot 307)
Private Collection, Switzerland (purchased at the above sale)
Opera Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 2008)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach
Private Collection, U.S.A. (sale: Sotheby's New York, 7th February 1996, lot 89)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (purchased at the above sale)
Private Collection, U.S.A. (sale: Sotheby's New York, 9th May 2007, lot 307)
Private Collection, Switzerland (purchased at the above sale)
Opera Gallery, New York (acquired from the above in 2008)
Acquired from the above by the present owner in 2008
Literature
Georges Ramié, Céramique de Picasso, Paris, 1974, no. 477, illustrated p. 189
Condition
The ceramic tile is sound. There are some burst bubbles to the black glaze inherent to the firing practice. There is a small chip to the centre of the verso of the right edge. The colours of the glaze are strong and 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
Picasso's relentless creative impulses are perhaps nowhere better exhibited than in his work with ceramics. Picasso's approach to ceramics was characterised by a remarkable sense of freedom and innovation. Around 1955, Picasso began working with industrial tiles and studying the large and impressive collection of Spanish ceramics at the Palais Miramar in Cannes. The present work reveals the revolutionary influence of his first hand inspection of the collection, displaying the Islamic roots of Spanish ceramics and the stirred sense of identity with the artistic ceramic traditions of his native country.