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Lot 102
  • 102

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • Les Ménines
  • Signed Picasso and dated le 6.6.60. (towards upper right); inscribed pour A. Richter (upper center)
  • Colored crayon on paper bound in a volume of Picasso, Les Ménines et la vie by Jaime Sabartes
  • 12 5/8 by 9 3/4 in.
  • 32.1 by 24.8 cm

Provenance

Albert Richter (acquired from the artist in 1960)
Private Collection

Condition

Executed on cream wover paper on the title page of Picasso, Les Ménines et la vie by Jaime Sabartes. Printed title remains on sheet. Edges of sheet show time staining, and there has been some minor transference of pigments to the previous page. Sheet is time darkened overall, otherwise fine. Colors are very bright and fresh. Work is in very good condition.
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