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PABLO PICASSO | Les artistes et le modèle
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Les artistes et le modèle
- signed Picasso, dated 4 Août XXXI, dedicated per el mon amie Joan Juñer and inscribed Juan-les-Pins (lower right)
- pen and ink on paper
- 32.6 by 25.5cm., 12 3/4 by 10in.
- Executed in Juan-les-Pins on 4th August 1931.
Provenance
Joan Juñer, Barcelona (a gift from the artist in August 1931)
Saidenberg Gallery, New York (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Hamburg (acquired from the above on 12th May 1981)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 2017
Saidenberg Gallery, New York (acquired from the above)
Private Collection, Hamburg (acquired from the above on 12th May 1981)
Thence by descent to the present owner in 2017
Condition
Executed on cream laid paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge. The lower and right edges of the sheet are deckled. There are some minor losses to the sheet at the lower right edge and a further small loss at the extreme upper right corner, not visible when framed. There is a repaired tear to the lower left corner and an extremely small tear to the extreme lower left edge. There are three spots of discolouration along the upper edge, corresponding to old mounting tape on the verso. There are some minor spots of foxing, predominantly in the background to the left of the sheet. 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. 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
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.