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LOT 93

Lot 93

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
Lot 93 Details
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993), Spanish/French

PIERRES, CA. 1958 [B. 864; C. 93]

in-4 (850 x 800 mm), maquette of the book of the same title, published in 1958, hand-written and illustrated in blue ink by Pierre André Benoit on heavy Auvergne paper; accompanied by Pablo Picasso's drypoint etching in black on heavy Auverge paper signed in black pencil, with full margins, created prior to the edition of 45 plus 6 proofs with wide margins
book 3.3 x 3.1 in — 8.5 x 8 cm; etching 4.3 x 4.3 in — 11 x 11 cm

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $5,250
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) & Pierre André Benoit (1921-1993)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Toronto, ON

Literature:

Bloch 864.
Cramer 93.

CONDITION DETAILS

Very good overall condition.

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