Details

Provenance

Jane Kahan Gallery, New York Acquired from the above on April 1, 1987

Literature

Georges Ramié, Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique edité 1947-1971, Madoura, 1988, no. 125, illustration in color of another example p. 72 Condition Painted and glazed ceramic with incising. Surface is clean aside from some surface dirt in the incising. Some old remnants of adhesive on the bottoms of the feet, otherwise fine. This work is in excellent 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalog summary

Pablo Picasso Tripod Inscribed Édition Picasso , numbered 17/75 and stamped Madoura Plein Feu Édition Picasso Painted, glazed and incised ceramic Height: 29 5/8 in. 75.4 cm Provenance Jane Kahan Gallery, New York Acquired from the above on April 1, 1987 Literature Georges Ramié, Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique edité 1947-1971, Madoura, 1988, no. 125, illustration in color of another example p. 72 Condition Painted and glazed ceramic with incising. Surface is clean aside from some surface dirt in the incising. Some old remnants of adhesive on the bottoms of the feet, otherwise fine. This work is in excellent 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. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.