Property from the Collection of André MourguesPablo Picasso1881 - 1973Deux chats
black cut-out papers affixed to beige sheetseated black cat: 14,2 x 14,3 cm; 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.playing black cat: 6,4 x 16 cm; 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.Executed circa 1960.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Claude Picasso.__________________________________________________________________________
Provenant de la Collection d'André MourguesPablo Picasso1881 - 1973Deux chats
papiers noirs découpés et fixé sur feuille beigechat noir assis: 14,2 x 14,3 cm; 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.chat noir jouant: 6,4 x 16 cm; 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.Exécuté vers 1960.
L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par Claude Picasso.Condition reportSeated black cat: element is attached to the card with glue in one point in the upper part. Edges are slightly irregular and they are associated tiny nicks consistent with the technique. There are two minor creases and a minor paper loss to the extreme cat's tail. There are a few superficial scratches to the surface as well as some minor handling marks. The sheet is a bit undulating. This work is in overall good condition.Playing black cat: element is attached to the card with glue in one point in the center. Edges are slightly irregular and they are associated tiny nicks consistent with the technique. There is a minor paper loss to extreme cat's tail. There are a few superficial scratches to the surface as well as some minor handling marks. The sheet is a bit undulating. This work is in overall good condition.
Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.)
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceM. Verdet (gift from the artist)M. Aujard (gift from the above in 1962)Sale: Sotheby's, London, April 2, 1981, lot 563Alexandre Iolas, Paris (acquired at the above sale)Gift from the above to the present ownerCatalogue note© Succession Picasso, 2022.
These cut-out papers of cats, as well as other animals, by Picasso were made in preparation for a collaborative project with the photographer André Villers The animals served as templates for Villers' photographic compositions made to illustrate Diurnes, published by Berggruen in 1962. Some of the cut-outs were given to Villers, some to Jacques Prévert (who wrote the text) and the rest to André Verdet __________________________________________________________________________
Ces papiers découpés de chats, ainsi que d'autres animaux, ont été réalisés par Picasso en vue d'une collaboration avec le photographe André Villers Les animaux ont servi de modèles pour les composiitons photographiques de Villers destinées à illustrer Diurnes, publié par Berggruen en 1962. Une partie des papiers découpés a été remise à Villers, une autres à Jacques Prévert (qui a écrit le texte) et le reste à André Verdet
Property from the Collection of André MourguesPablo Picasso1881 - 1973Deux chats
black cut-out papers affixed to beige sheetseated black cat: 14,2 x 14,3 cm; 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.playing black cat: 6,4 x 16 cm; 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.Executed circa 1960.
The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Claude Picasso.__________________________________________________________________________
Provenant de la Collection d'André MourguesPablo Picasso1881 - 1973Deux chats
papiers noirs découpés et fixé sur feuille beigechat noir assis: 14,2 x 14,3 cm; 5 5/8 x 5 5/8 in.chat noir jouant: 6,4 x 16 cm; 2 1/2 x 6 1/4 in.Exécuté vers 1960.
L'authenticité de cette œuvre a été confirmée par Claude Picasso.Condition reportSeated black cat: element is attached to the card with glue in one point in the upper part. Edges are slightly irregular and they are associated tiny nicks consistent with the technique. There are two minor creases and a minor paper loss to the extreme cat's tail. There are a few superficial scratches to the surface as well as some minor handling marks. The sheet is a bit undulating. This work is in overall good condition.Playing black cat: element is attached to the card with glue in one point in the center. Edges are slightly irregular and they are associated tiny nicks consistent with the technique. There is a minor paper loss to extreme cat's tail. There are a few superficial scratches to the surface as well as some minor handling marks. The sheet is a bit undulating. This work is in overall good condition.
Please note: Condition XVI of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot. (Veuillez noter que l'Article XVI des Conditions Générales de Vente applicables aux Vendeurs (Ventes Effectuées Exclusivement en Ligne) n'est pas applicable pour ce lot.)
The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colors and shades which are different to the lot's actual color and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation. The condition report is a statement of opinion only. For that reason, the condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.ProvenanceM. Verdet (gift from the artist)M. Aujard (gift from the above in 1962)Sale: Sotheby's, London, April 2, 1981, lot 563Alexandre Iolas, Paris (acquired at the above sale)Gift from the above to the present ownerCatalogue note© Succession Picasso, 2022.
These cut-out papers of cats, as well as other animals, by Picasso were made in preparation for a collaborative project with the photographer André Villers The animals served as templates for Villers' photographic compositions made to illustrate Diurnes, published by Berggruen in 1962. Some of the cut-outs were given to Villers, some to Jacques Prévert (who wrote the text) and the rest to André Verdet __________________________________________________________________________
Ces papiers découpés de chats, ainsi que d'autres animaux, ont été réalisés par Picasso en vue d'une collaboration avec le photographe André Villers Les animaux ont servi de modèles pour les composiitons photographiques de Villers destinées à illustrer Diurnes, publié par Berggruen en 1962. Une partie des papiers découpés a été remise à Villers, une autres à Jacques Prévert (qui a écrit le texte) et le reste à André Verdet
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