Lot 85
  • 85

Pablo Picasso

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Pablo Picasso
  • TĂȘte de clown
  • Inscribed Pour Jean, signed Picasso, dated le 5.11.69. (lower center)
  • Colored crayon on printed paper, accompanied by an edition of the book Ceramics de Picasso
  • 14 7/8 by 10 7/8 in.
  • 37.8 by 27.6 cm.
  • Executed on May 11, 1969.

Provenance

Edward Harrington, West Palm Beach

Condition

The work is the frontispiece of the book Ceramiques de Picasso by Suzanne and Georges Rame. The entire book is offered as part of this lot. The sheet is in generally good condiiton aside from surface dirt and some minor toning. The yellow color has faded but the blue and red crayon remain vibrant. In generally good condition.
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