The World of Picasso: Unique Works from the Collection of Marina Picasso
Estimate:
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot sold:
56,250
GBP
PABLO PICASSO
1881 – 1973
PALETTE
dated 17.6.61 on the reverse
oil on card
29 by 37.8cm., 11½ by 14⅞in.
Painted on 17th June 1961.
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
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This palette is formed of cut corrugated cardboard. The edges of the card are irregularly cut. There is creasing to the upper right corner and to the palette hole, with a tear to the uppermost layer of card (not penetrating both layers) to the left of the hole. There is light surface dust throughout. There are handling marks, all inherent to the artist's studio practice. There is evidence of oil residue throughout, inherent to the nature of the material used. The palette is in overall good condition.
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Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Münster, Graphikmuseum Pablo Picasso, Pablo Picasso: Im Atelier des Künstlers, 2010
Madrid, Fundación Mapfre, Picasso en el taller, 2014