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Pablo Picasso
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 GBP
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Description
- Pablo Picasso
- Homme assis
- pen and ink on paper
- 31.8 by 25.2cm., 12 1/2 by 8 7/8 in.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)
Literature
Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Paris, 1975, vol. XXIX, no. 75, illustrated p. 32
Condition
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down. The work is attached to the mount intermittently along the edges and is floating in the mount. The edges of the sheet are deckled and slightly irregular with minor handling creases and small tears to the left, lower and right edges. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there are some scattered spots of studio dirt and some light handling marks throughout. There is a flattened crease running from just below the centre left edge towards the lower right edge. There are two artist's pinholes towards the upper right corner. A few spots of foxing in places. This work is in good overall 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."