Details

Provenance

Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above) Condition This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper. Hinged at the upper left and upper right corners. There is some minor tape residue to the top left and right corners. There is some very minor studio surface dirt. There is a faint indentation from the execution of another work int the artist's hand, presumably occurring whilst the artist was working on another sheet which rested atop this sheet. There is a minor vertical repair to the sheet at the center of the lower edge, measuring no more than 1/8 in. Otherwise, fine. 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 Maternité Dated 5.1.51.IV (upper left) Pencil on paper 10 1/2 by 8 1/4 in. 26.6 by 30 cm Provenance Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above) Condition This work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper. Hinged at the upper left and upper right corners. There is some minor tape residue to the top left and right corners. There is some very minor studio surface dirt. There is a faint indentation from the execution of another work int the artist's hand, presumably occurring whilst the artist was working on another sheet which rested atop this sheet. There is a minor vertical repair to the sheet at the center of the lower edge, measuring no more than 1/8 in. Otherwise, fine. 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.