Lot 309
- 309
Pablo Picasso
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Scène Érotique
- signed Picasso, dated 11.8.62, and dedicated Pour André Salmon, pour remonter le moral, le 29.11.62 on the underside
- painted and partially glazed terracotta tile
- 16.5 by 19cm., 6 1/2 by 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
André Salmon (a gift from the artist in 1962)
Private Collection (acquired from the family of the above; sale: Sotheby's London, 29th March 2000, lot 130)
Purchased at the above sale by the present owner
Condition
Painted and partially glazed terracotta tile. There is some very light craquelure to the figures and some light surface dirt to the outside edges, consistent with age. Otherwise, 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."