Details

Provenance

Private Collection, Paris Private Collection, Spain (acquired from the above by the present owner) Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at two points on the top edge. There is glue residue to the periphery of the sheet on the reverse from previous mounting. There is a small paper loss to the centre of the left edge with a 1cm. associated tear. Apart from two tiny tears to the right of the upper edge, some surface dirt to the upper left edge and the lower right corner, and time-staining to the centre of the sheet, this work is in 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."

Catalog summary

Pablo Picasso PAULETTE signed Picasso , dated 19 Mars 1946 , dedicated Pour mon ami Paulette and inscribed Golfe Juan (lower left) pen and ink on paper 32.2 by 24.2cm., 12 5/8 by 9 1/2 in. Provenance Private Collection, Paris Private Collection, Spain (acquired from the above by the present owner) Acquired from the above by the present owner Condition Executed on buff-coloured wove paper, not laid down, attached to the mount at two points on the top edge. There is glue residue to the periphery of the sheet on the reverse from previous mounting. There is a small paper loss to the centre of the left edge with a 1cm. associated tear. Apart from two tiny tears to the right of the upper edge, some surface dirt to the upper left edge and the lower right corner, and time-staining to the centre of the sheet, this work is in 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."