Details

Provenance

Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)

Exhibited

New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Tauromaquia, Works by Pablo Picasso, Photographs by L. Clergue , 1991, n.n. Künzelsau, Museum Würth & Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum, Picasso, sein Dialog mit der Keramik - Werke aus der Sammlung Marina Picasso , 1999-2000, no. 44, illustrated in colour in the catalogue Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le feu et la terre , 2004-05, n.n. Condition The ceramic is sound. The edges are very slightly irregular. There are three shallow chips to the lower right edge which are glazed and original to the support. Some light scuffing to the edges and the reverse consistent with age and handling. There are a few specks of loss to the pigment in the body of the bulls on each side of the tile which appear beneath the final clear glaze on the recto and are likely consistent with the artist's intentions. This work is in very 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."

Catalog summary

Pablo Picasso Taureau dated 11.2.57. (upper centre) painted and partially glazed ceramic; tomette (floor tile) 15.2 by 16.9cm., 6 by 6 1/2 in. Provenance Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above) Exhibited New York, Jan Krugier Gallery, Tauromaquia, Works by Pablo Picasso, Photographs by L. Clergue , 1991, n.n. Künzelsau, Museum Würth & Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum, Picasso, sein Dialog mit der Keramik - Werke aus der Sammlung Marina Picasso , 1999-2000, no. 44, illustrated in colour in the catalogue Geneva, Galerie Jan Krugier, Ditesheim & Cie, Le feu et la terre , 2004-05, n.n. Condition The ceramic is sound. The edges are very slightly irregular. There are three shallow chips to the lower right edge which are glazed and original to the support. Some light scuffing to the edges and the reverse consistent with age and handling. There are a few specks of loss to the pigment in the body of the bulls on each side of the tile which appear beneath the final clear glaze on the recto and are likely consistent with the artist's intentions. This work is in very 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."