Lot 83
  • 83

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • sueno y mentira de franco (b. 297- 298)
  • Etching and aquatints
  • Each plate: 320 by 424mm; 12½ by 16 5/8 in
  • Each sheet: 385 by 578mm; 15 1/8 by 22¾in
The complete portfolio, 1937, comprising two etchings with aquatint, each with the stamped signature, numbered 492/890, with text and original blue paper portfolio, on Montval laid paper

Condition

With full margins, dirty handling marks to each margin, otherwise the sheets in generally good condition. The blue paper portfolio with creases and scuffs throughout, three notable tears to the lower edge of front cover and a small hole also to front cover, surface dirt throughout.
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