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PABLO PICASSO | Carreau Visage d’Homme
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Carreau Visage d’Homme
- dated 24.6.65. (on the reverse)
- glazed ceramic tile
- 25.8 by 25.8 cm., 10 1/8 by 10 1/8
- Executed on 24th June 1965.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist's granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Jan Krugier, Geneva
Acquired from the above from by the present owner
Marina Picasso (the artist's granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Jan Krugier, Geneva
Acquired from the above from by the present owner
Exhibited
Barcelona, Museu Picasso, Picasso de la caricatura a las metamorfosis de estilo, 2003, no. 293, illustrated in the catalogue (titled Tile (Face of a Man))
Condition
The ceramic is sound. There is a repaired diagonal break to the lower right corner, which is not visible to the naked eye, nor under UV light. There is some light surface dirt and a few very minor surface scratches in places, consistent with age and handling. 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.