Details

Provenance

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

Literature

Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux années 1910 à 1913 , vol. XXVIII, Paris, 1974, no. 7, illustrated pl. 4 Josep Palau i Fabre, Picasso Cubism 1907-1917 , New York, 1990, no. 509, illustrated p. 182 Condition The work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper. The sheet is T-hinged in three places along the top edge of its verso. On the verso there are remnants of adhesive from a prior mounting along the right edge. There is a half-inch long crease in the upper right corner. There is some studio dirt along the edges. 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

Description Pablo Picasso Mandoline Brush and ink on paper 18 7/8 by 24 3/4 in. 47.9 by 62.9 cm Executed in Cadaquès in Summer 1910. Provenance Estate of the artist Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above) Literature Christian Zervos, Pablo Picasso, Supplément aux années 1910 à 1913 , vol. XXVIII, Paris, 1974, no. 7, illustrated pl. 4 Josep Palau i Fabre, Picasso Cubism 1907-1917 , New York, 1990, no. 509, illustrated p. 182 Condition The work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper. The sheet is T-hinged in three places along the top edge of its verso. On the verso there are remnants of adhesive from a prior mounting along the right edge. There is a half-inch long crease in the upper right corner. There is some studio dirt along the edges. 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.