Details

Provenance

Private Collection, Trento Acquired from the above by the present owner

Literature

Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Oeuvres de 1920 à 1922 , Paris, 1951, vol. IV, no. 75, illustrated, p. 24 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount at all four corners and floating in the mount. The sheet is time stained. The left edge is slightly unevenly cut and there are two minor creases to the tips of the upper two corners. There are a few minor spots of possible foxing in places. This work is in overall 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."

Catalog summary

Pablo Picasso Nu signed Picasso and dated 18-6-20 (lower right) pencil on paper 23.9 by 34.7cm., 9 3/8 by 13 5/8 in. Provenance Private Collection, Trento Acquired from the above by the present owner Literature Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Oeuvres de 1920 à 1922 , Paris, 1951, vol. IV, no. 75, illustrated, p. 24 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, taped to the mount at all four corners and floating in the mount. The sheet is time stained. The left edge is slightly unevenly cut and there are two minor creases to the tips of the upper two corners. There are a few minor spots of possible foxing in places. This work is in overall 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."