Fine Prints and Photography Auction

November 02, 2015

LOT 264

Lot 264

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Lot 264 Details
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Spanish

HOMME A LA PIPE ASSIS, MAJA ET CELESTINE (FROM FERNANDO DE ROJAS’ BOOK: LA CÉLESTINE, 1968), 1971 [CRAMER BOOKS, 149]

Aquatint on Richard de Blas “La Celestine” watermarked paper; dated 20. 7. 68 in reverse in the plate upper right, the sheet with a printed page of text verso with the fold on the right, numbered page 42. From the edition of 400 with 30 hors commerce. Editions de l’ Atelier Crommelynck, Paris, 1971.
Plate/Sheet 2.4" x 3.1" — 6 x 8 cm.; 8.25" x 6.5" — 21 x 16.5 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
  • Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Provenance:

Park West Galleries, Michigan, USA, purchased August 11, 1985, Registration number 34947.002, accompanied by the Certificate of Authenticity;
Private Estate Collection, Canada

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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