Details

Provenance

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

Exhibited

Miami, Center for the Fine Arts, Picasso at Work at Home, Selections from the Marina Picasso Collection , 1985-86, no. 7, illustrated in the catalogue Japan, L'Association des Musées d'Art Yomiuri Shimbun Sha, Exposition Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso , 1986-87, no. D-10, illustrated in the catalogue

Literature

Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux volumes 1 à 5, Paris, 1954, vol. VI, no. 507, illustrated p. 62 Josep Palau i Fabre, Picasso Vivo (1881-1907) , Barcelona, 1980, no. 811, illustrated p. 320 William Rubin, Picasso and Portraiture. Representation and Transformation , New York, 1996, n.n., illustrated p. 128 Susan Grace Galassi, Picasso's Variations on the Masters , New York, 1996, no. 2-11, illustrated p. 34 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and hinged to the over-mount at two points along the upper edge. There is a faint drawing of a woman on the verso of the sheet. The edges are uneven. The sheet is slightly time-stained. There are some faint flattened creases running diagonally in the lower left corner, not visible when framed. There is a faint spot of foxing towards the upper left edge. This work is in overall 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

Description Pablo Picasso Autoportrait pencil on paper 18.2 by 9.4cm., 7 1/8 by 3 3/4 in. Drawn in 1902-03. Provenance Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above) Exhibited Miami, Center for the Fine Arts, Picasso at Work at Home, Selections from the Marina Picasso Collection , 1985-86, no. 7, illustrated in the catalogue Japan, L'Association des Musées d'Art Yomiuri Shimbun Sha, Exposition Pablo Picasso, Collection Marina Picasso , 1986-87, no. D-10, illustrated in the catalogue Literature Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux volumes 1 à 5, Paris, 1954, vol. VI, no. 507, illustrated p. 62 Josep Palau i Fabre, Picasso Vivo (1881-1907) , Barcelona, 1980, no. 811, illustrated p. 320 William Rubin, Picasso and Portraiture. Representation and Transformation , New York, 1996, n.n., illustrated p. 128 Susan Grace Galassi, Picasso's Variations on the Masters , New York, 1996, no. 2-11, illustrated p. 34 Condition Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, and hinged to the over-mount at two points along the upper edge. There is a faint drawing of a woman on the verso of the sheet. The edges are uneven. The sheet is slightly time-stained. There are some faint flattened creases running diagonally in the lower left corner, not visible when framed. There is a faint spot of foxing towards the upper left edge. This work is in overall 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."