Lot 23: PABLO GARGALLO | Masque d'homme

copper

height: 11 cm; 4 3/8 in.

copper

Attractive green patina. There is a metallic bar on the reverse, probably part of the work, affixed to the cement base. There is some dust in the crevices and some light wear to the most protruding elements, notably to the central part of the hair. There are scattered minor oxidation traces. The proper right eyebrow is moving. This work is in overall very good 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. 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."

"Pablo Gargallo", in Sélection, Chronique de la vie artistique, numéro 10, Antwerp, 1930, illustrated p. 34 (under the title Masque and dated 1913)
Pierre Courthion, Gargallo, Paris, 1937
Pierre Courthion & Pierrette Gargallo-Anguera, L'Œuvre complet de Pablo Gargallo, Paris, 1973, no. 31, illustrated p. 131
Pierrette Gargallo-Anguera, Pablo Gargallo, catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1998, no. 43, illustrated p. 84

Galerie Léonce Rosenberg, Paris
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, December 5, 1986, lot 79
Sale: Hôtel Drouot, Paris, November 24, 1993, lot 135
Acquired at the above sale by the present owner