- 137
Pablo Picasso
Estimate
70,000 - 90,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Abstraction informelle
- dated 19.1.48 and numbered II
- painted and partially glazed ceramic; tall-necked vase
- height: 39.5cm., 15 1/2 in.
Exhibited
Tokyo, Musées d'Art Yomiuri Shimbun Sha, Exposition Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso, 1986-1987, no. CC-7, illustrated in the catalogue
Valencia, Fundación Bancaja & Alicante, Fundación Bancaja, Picasso, El diálogo con la cerámica, 1998, no. 9, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, Picasso, A dialogue with ceramics. ceramics from the Marina Picasso Collection, 1998-99, no. 9, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Künzelsau, Museum Würth & Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum, Picasso, Sein Dialog mit der Keramik. Werke aus der Sammlung Marina Picasso, 1999, no. 8, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Valencia, Fundación Bancaja & Alicante, Fundación Bancaja, Picasso, El diálogo con la cerámica, 1998, no. 9, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, Picasso, A dialogue with ceramics. ceramics from the Marina Picasso Collection, 1998-99, no. 9, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Künzelsau, Museum Würth & Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum, Picasso, Sein Dialog mit der Keramik. Werke aus der Sammlung Marina Picasso, 1999, no. 8, illustrated in colour in the catalogue
Literature
Cahiers d’Art, Paris, 1948, illustrated p. 90
Condition
There is some minor and entirely stable craquelure to parts of the glaze inherent to the firing process. There are three small marks close to the base and below the main white element which are possibly pen marks but not visually distracting. This work is in overall very good condition.
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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."