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PABLO PICASSO | Two drawings: i) Yvette Guilbertii) Bouquet de fleurs
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Two drawings: i) Yvette Guilbertii) Bouquet de fleurs
- i) signed P r. Picasso (lower left)
- i) pastel on paperii) pastel on canvasboard
- i) 18,9 x 25,6 cm; 7 x 9 7/8 in. (visible dimensions); ii) 9 x 5,9 cm; 3 1/2 x 1 7/8 in.
- i) Executed in 1903. ii) Executed on August 6, 1959.
Provenance
Private collection, France
Sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, December 1st, 1959, lot 38
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Sale: Galerie Charpentier, Paris, December 1st, 1959, lot 38
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Drawing: Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, affixed to the mount along the extreme edges. There is a grey overmount around the work with a large square in the centre part. There are tears, some of which repaired, creases, scuffs and paper and paint losses related to an accident in the lower part of the composition (as visible in the catalogue illustration). The sheet is slightly undulating and is light stained. There are glue remnants to the upper left and lower right corners. This work is in overall fair condition. Flowers: Executed on canvasboard, this work is in 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
After having been damaged at its lower part, this work was shown to Pablo Picasso. Picasso chose the present frame to conceal the area in question and then executed a flower bouquet at the centre of the mount on August 6, 1959 in order to transform the piece into a new work of art.
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.