Details

Provenance

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

Literature

Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux années 1907-1909 , vol. XXVI, Paris, 1973, no. 350, illustrated p. 116 Condition Executed on cream wove, waxy thick paper. There is old tape residue along the recto of the left edge. There is a minor star shaped crease at the center of the composition and some minor handling creases to the lower right quadrant. Light uniform time fading to the paper. The medium is fresh and strong. The work is in good original 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 Nu debout Pencil on paper 12 7/8 by 9 in. 30 by 22.8 cm Provenance Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above) Literature Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux années 1907-1909 , vol. XXVI, Paris, 1973, no. 350, illustrated p. 116 Condition Executed on cream wove, waxy thick paper. There is old tape residue along the recto of the left edge. There is a minor star shaped crease at the center of the composition and some minor handling creases to the lower right quadrant. Light uniform time fading to the paper. The medium is fresh and strong. The work is in good original 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.