PABLO PICASSO | Croquis divers: paons

Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)

Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down and hinged to the mount with three adhesive tabs along the upper edge. The left and right edges of the sheet are slightly deckled. The sheet is slightly time stained. There are small, isolated spots of foxing to the sheet throughout and further occasional light spots of staining to the sheet. There are old adhesive strips, from a previous mounting method, along the bottom edge of the verso. There are light handling marks to the sheet and light surface dirt in places throughout. The work is in overall good condition.
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Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.