Picasso in Private at Sotheby’s in London on February 5 offers an opportunity to acquire works on paper, ceramics and terracotta sculpture that remained in the artist’s studio throughout his lifetime. They will be offered from the collection of his grand daughter Marina Picasso. Highlights will be on view at Sotheby’s in New York from January 13=17.
A masterful overview of Picasso’s career in its entirety, spanning every decade of his oeuvre and encompassing each of the artist’s genres, the collection of 187 works includes 70 ceramics and terracotta sculptures and 106 works on paper. With estimates ranging from £4,000 to £180,000, the sale is expected to make a combined total of £6.9–9.8 million. It will follow Sotheby’s Impressionist, Modern & Surrealist Art evening and day sales on February 3 and 4.
Pablo Picasso – Nature morte aux fruits (£100,000-150,000).
Pablo Picasso – Chevalier picador dans l’arène (£120,000-180,000).
Pablo Picasso – self-portrait
Pablo Picasso – Femme a la robe entrouverte c1955 (unique) £35,000-45,000.