Details

Provenance

Picasso Estate Pace Gallery, New York Private Collection, United States of America Private Collection, Belgium (acquired from the above) Acquired from the above by the present owner in the late 1990s

Exhibited

London, Royal Academy of Arts & New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Picasso : Painter and Sculptor in Clay , 1998-99, n.n.

Literature

Werner Spies, Picasso, The Sculptures , Stuttgart, 2000, no. 317, pp. 244 & 407, illustrated p. 245 Condition This work is in good condition. A close inspection reveals a tiny chip to the reverse of the base, some minor surface scratches and scattered spots of studio dirt, including two red media marks. There are creases visible around the fold of the vase, the largest of which is approximately 4cm long, which are inherent to the artistic process. There is a fine line of old restoration which is just visible around the centre of the neck of the vase (the nose). "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." Catalogue Note

Catalog summary

Pablo Picasso Vase-Visage incised white terracotta H.: 28.4 cm; 11 1/8 in. Provenance Picasso Estate Pace Gallery, New York Private Collection, United States of America Private Collection, Belgium (acquired from the above) Acquired from the above by the present owner in the late 1990s Exhibited London, Royal Academy of Arts & New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Picasso : Painter and Sculptor in Clay , 1998-99, n.n. Literature Werner Spies, Picasso, The Sculptures , Stuttgart, 2000, no. 317, pp. 244 & 407, illustrated p. 245 Condition This work is in good condition. A close inspection reveals a tiny chip to the reverse of the base, some minor surface scratches and scattered spots of studio dirt, including two red media marks. There are creases visible around the fold of the vase, the largest of which is approximately 4cm long, which are inherent to the artistic process. There is a fine line of old restoration which is just visible around the centre of the neck of the vase (the nose). "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." Catalogue Note