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PABLO PICASSO | Visage aux mains
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Visage aux mains
- stamped Empreinte originale de Picasso, with the silversmith's mark François Hugo Orfevre 1407 and with the French assay mark for silver on the reverse
- repoussé silver; large round plate
- diameter: 42cm., 16 1/2 in.
- Conceived in 1955-56, executed in silver by François and Pierre Hugo, and cast in an edition of 20 plus 2 numbered artist proofs and 2 unnumbered empreintes originales.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Literature
Douglas Cooper, Picasso, 19 plats en argent par François et Pierre Hugo, Paris, 1977, n.n., illustrated in the catalogue n.p.
Condition
The plate is sound. Apart from some light tarnishing to the silver and very light surface scratching, consistent with age and handling, this work is in 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.