Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose career reshaped the trajectory of modern art. Best known as the co-founder of Cubism and for his enduring innovations across style and media, Picasso created over 20,000 works in his lifetime. His artistic journey evolved through distinct periods—from the emotionally charged Blue Period to the delicate palette of his Rose Period, the geometric breakthroughs of Cubism, and his later ceramic works that reflected a lifelong spirit of experimentation. Picasso’s ability to reinvent visual language made him one of the most sought-after artists at auction. Sotheby’s has presented hundreds of his works across categories—from early drawings and paintings to sculpture and editions—cementing his legacy with collectors worldwide. His iconic painting Femme à la montre achieved a record price of $139 million at Sotheby’s in 2023, underscoring the enduring demand for his masterpieces. Beyond painting, Picasso produced a vast range of prints, drawings, and ceramics, many of which have become coveted collector pieces. His art spans movements, countries, and decades, capturing everything from intimate portraits to bold political statements like Guernica. Today, Picasso’s work is held in major museum collections around the world and continues to be a cornerstone of the global art market. At Sotheby’s, new Picasso works for sale appear regularly in our Impressionist and Modern art auctions, offering collectors rare access to pieces by one of the most influential figures in art history.

Pablo Picasso

Prints & Multiples

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Maternité (B. 1829; Ba. 726) the rare hectograph on laid paper with the A. Gestetner watermark sheet: 310 by 210 mm. 12¼ by 8¼ in. Executed in 1938, this impression is one of approximately twelve known examples (there is no published edition).

View 1 of Lot 69: Maternité (B. 1829; Ba. 726)

maternité (b. 1829; ba. 726)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 "Pisseuse" surprise par deux vieillards (B. 1390; Ba. 1412) signed in pencil and numbered 12/50 aquatint and etching on BFK Rives wove paper plate: 269 by 375 mm. 10½ by 14¾ in. sheet: 414 by 500 mm. 16¼ by 19⅝ in. Executed in 1966, this impression is number 12 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1968

View 1 of Lot 149: "Pisseuse" surprise par deux vieillards (B. 1390; Ba. 1412)

"pisseuse" surprise par deux vieillards (b. 1390; ba. 1412)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Barbu de profil, from Séries 347 (B. 1508; Ba. 1524) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 84 by 60 mm. 3¼ by 2⅜ in. sheet: 329 by 255 mm. 13 by 10 in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist’s proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 155: Barbu de profil, from Séries 347 (B. 1508; Ba. 1524) 

barbu de profil, from séries 347 (b. 1508; ba. 1524)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Nu et spectateur (B. 1213; Ba. 1195) signed in pencil and numbered 12/50 aquatint and drypoint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 224 by 323 mm. 8⅞ by 12¾ in. sheet: 330 by 451 mm. 13 by 17¾ in. Executed in 1965, this impression is number 12 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 133: Nu et spectateur (B. 1213; Ba. 1195)

nu et spectateur (b. 1213; ba. 1195)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Peintre au chapeau avec modèle barbu et spectatrice nue (B. 1121; Ba. 1115) signed in pencil and numbered 13/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 315 by 412 mm. 12⅜ by 16¼ in. sheet: 450 by 560 mm. 17¾ by 22 in. ﻿Executed in 1963, this impression is number 13 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 113: Peintre au chapeau avec modèle barbu et spectatrice nue (B. 1121; Ba. 1115)

peintre au chapeau avec modèle barbu et spectatrice nue (b. 1121; ba. 1115)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Vieux saltimbanque arrivant, avec sa roue cassée, dans une foule masculine moqueuse et méprisante, from Séries 347 (B. 1610; Ba. 1626) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 130 by 110 mm. 5⅛ by 4⅜ in. sheet: 380 by 304 mm. 15 by 12 in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist's proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 161: Vieux saltimbanque arrivant, avec sa roue cassée, dans une foule masculine moqueuse et méprisante, from Séries 347 (B. 1610; Ba. 1626)

vieux saltimbanque arrivant, avec sa roue cassée, dans une foule masculine moqueuse et méprisante, from séries 347 (b. 1610; ba. 1626)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Le verre sous la lampe (B. 1103; Ba. 1314) signed in pencil and numbered 30/50 linoleum cut printed in black, beige and pink on Arches wove paper image: 345 by 270 mm. 13⅝ by 10⅝ in. sheet: 620 by 440 mm. 24⅜ by 17⅜ in. Executed in 1962, this impression is number 30 from the edition of 50 plus 25 artist's proofs,

View 1 of Lot 107: Le verre sous la lampe (B. 1103; Ba. 1314)

le verre sous la lampe (b. 1103; ba. 1314)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Étreinte. V (B. 1114; Ba. 1107) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 345 by 422 mm. 13½ by 16⅝ in. sheet: 500 by 603 mm. 19⅝ by 23¾ in. Executed in 1963, this impression is number 9 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1967.

View 1 of Lot 112: Étreinte. V (B. 1114; Ba. 1107)

étreinte. v (b. 1114; ba. 1107)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Peintre et modèle (B. 1212; Ba. 1194) drypoint and aquatint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 220 by 320 mm. 8¾ by 12⅝ in. sheet: 330 by 450 mm. 13 by 17¾ in. Executed in 1965, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 132: Peintre et modèle (B. 1212; Ba. 1194)

peintre et modèle (b. 1212; ba. 1194)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Étreinte I (B. 1151; Ba. 1343) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 linoleum cut printed in grey-white, rincée with encre de chine on Arches wove paper image: 529 by 637 mm. 20⅞ by 25⅛ in. sheet: 620 by 750 mm. 24⅜ by 29½ in. Executed in 1963, this impression is number 22 from the edition of 50 plus 20 artist's proofs, printed by Arnéra, published by Galerie Louis Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 110: Étreinte. I (B. 1151; Ba. 1343)

étreinte. i (b. 1151; ba. 1343)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Étreinte. III (B. 1112; Ba. 1105) signed in pencil and numbered 12/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 423 by 573 mm. 16⅝ by 22⅝ in. sheet: 563 by 755 mm. 22⅛ by 29¾ in. Executed in 1963, this impression is number 12 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1967.

View 1 of Lot 111: Étreinte. III (B. 1112; Ba. 1105)

étreinte. iii (b. 1112; ba. 1105)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Peintre et modèle allongé (B. 1388; Ba. 1410) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 etching and aquatint on Rives wove paper plate: 268 by 375 mm. 10½ by 14¾ in. sheet: 417 by 500 mm. 16⅜ by 19⅝ in. Executed in 1966, this impression is number 9 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1968.

View 1 of Lot 148: Peintre et modèle allongé (B. 1388; Ba. 1410)

peintre et modèle allongé (b. 1388; ba. 1410)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Femme nue débout (B. 1107; Ba. 1338) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 linoleum cut printed in colours on Arches wove paper image: 640 by 530 mm. 25¼ by 20⅞ in. sheet: 751 by 623 mm. 29⅝ by 24½ in. Executed in 1962, this impression is number 9 from the edition of 50 plus 20 artist's proofs, printed by Arnéra, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 108: Femme nue débout (B. 1107; Ba. 1338)

femme nue débout (b. 1107; ba. 1338)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 La Célestine. Poursuite, from Séries 347 (B. 1572; Ba. 1588) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 aquatint on Rives wove paper plate: 167 by 208 mm. 6⅝ by 8¼ in. sheet: 283 by 334 mm. 11⅛ by 13⅛ in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist’s proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 157: La Célestine. Poursuite, from Séries 347 (B. 1572; Ba. 1588) 

la célestine. poursuite, from séries 347 (b. 1572; ba. 1588)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Du mode d'emploi d'une jeune femme, from Séries 347 (B. 1613; Ba. 1629) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching with drypoint on Rives wove paper plate: 198 by 257 mm. 7¾ by 10⅛ in. sheet: 330 by 400 mm. 13 by 15¾ in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist’s proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 162: Du mode d'emploi d'une jeune femme, from Séries 347 (B. 1613; Ba. 1629) 

du mode d'emploi d'une jeune femme, from séries 347 (b. 1613; ba. 1629)

Pablo Picasso 1882 - 1973 Faune dévoilant une femme, from La Suite Vollard (B. 230; Ba. 609) signed in pencil engraving and aquatint on Montval laid paper with the Vollard watermark plate: 317 by 417 mm. 12½ by 16⅜ in. sheet: 340 by 447 mm. 13⅜ by 17¾ in. Executed in 1936, this impression is from the edition of 260, printed by Roger Lacourière, published by Ambrose Vollard, 1939.

View 1 of Lot 68: Faune dévoilant une femme, from La Suite Vollard (B. 230; Ba. 609)

faune dévoilant une femme, from la suite vollard (b. 230; ba. 609)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Fumeur à la cigarette verte (B. 1168; Ba. 1168) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 aquatint printed in colours on Auvergne Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 416 by 317 mm. 16⅜ by 12½ in. sheet: 560 by 405 mm. 22 by 16 in. Executed in 1964, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist’s proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1965.

View 1 of Lot 126: Fumeur à la cigarette verte (B. 1168; Ba. 1168)

fumeur à la cigarette verte (b. 1168; ba. 1168)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Deux femmes assises au miroir (B. 1211; Ba. 1193) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 aquatint with etching and drypoint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 220 by 320 mm. 8⅝ by 12⅝ in. sheet: 334 by 445 mm. 13⅛ by 17½ in. Executed in 1965, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 55 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 131: Deux femmes assises au miroir (B. 1211; Ba. 1193)

deux femmes assises au miroir (b. 1211; ba. 1193)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Jacqueline au bandeau III (B. 1079; Ba. 1297) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 linoleum cut printed in colours on Arches wove paper image: 350 by 269 mm. 13¾ by 10⅝ in. sheet: 625 by 440 mm. 24⅝ by 17⅜ in. Executed in 1962, this impression is number 9 from the edition of 50 plus 20 artist's proofs, printed Arnéra, Vallauris, France, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 104: Jacqueline au bandeau. III (B. 1079; Ba. 1297)

jacqueline au bandeau. iii (b. 1079; ba. 1297)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Artiste peintre avec un modèle qui boude, from Séries 347 (B. 1826; Ba. 1843) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 227 by 325 mm. 9 by 12¾ in. sheet: 364 by 471 mm. 14⅜ by 18½ in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 173: Artiste peintre avec un modèle qui boude, from Séries 347 (B. 1826; Ba. 1843)

artiste peintre avec un modèle qui boude, from séries 347 (b. 1826; ba. 1843)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Sculpteur au repos avec modèle démasqué et sa représentation sculptée, from La Suite Vollard (B. 159; Ba. 312) signed in red ink and numbered 1/3 etching on parchment plate: 260 by 190 mm. 10¼ by 7½ in. sheet: 442 by 359 mm. 17⅜ by 14⅛ in. Executed in 1933, this impression is one of three on parchment aside from the total edition of 310 on Montval laid paper.

View 1 of Lot 103: Sculpteur au repos avec modèle démasqué et sa représentation sculptée, from La Suite Vollard (B. 159; Ba. 312)

sculpteur au repos avec modèle démasqué et sa représentation sculptée, from la suite vollard (b. 159; ba. 312)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Baigneuse et putto flûtiste, avec des hommes en tenue de plage, from Séries 347 (B. 1710; Ba. 1726) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching and aquatint on Rives wove paper plate: 170 by 260 mm. 6⅞ by 10⅜ in. sheet: 284 by 380 mm. 11 by 15 in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist's proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 166: Baigneuse et putto flûtiste, avec des hommes en tenue de plage, from Séries 347 (B. 1710; Ba. 1726)

baigneuse et putto flûtiste, avec des hommes en tenue de plage, from séries 347 (b. 1710; ba. 1726)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Peintre avec modèle barbu assis sur une chaise (B. 1136; Ba. 1133) signed in pencil and numbered 13/50 aquatint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 230 by 330 mm. 9 by 13 in. sheet: 331 by 449 mm. 13 by 17⅝ in. Executed in 1963, this impression is number 13 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1965.

View 1 of Lot 119: Peintre avec modèle barbu assis sur une chaise (B. 1136; Ba. 1133)

peintre avec modèle barbu assis sur une chaise (b. 1136; ba. 1133)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Femme se coiffant, from Séries 347 (B. 1507; Ba. 1523) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 119 by 59 mm. 4¾ by 2⅜ in. sheet: 326 by 251 mm. 12⅞ by 9⅞ in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist's proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 154: Femme se coiffant, from Séries 347 (B. 1507; Ba. 1523)

femme se coiffant, from séries 347 (b. 1507; ba. 1523)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Jacqueline aux cheveux flous, en buste (B. 1091; Ba. 1295) signed in pencil and numbered 22/50 linoleum cut on Arches wove paper image: 350 by 270 mm. 13¾ by 10⅝ in. sheet: 630 by 444 mm. 24⅞ by 17½ in. Executed in 1962, this impression is number 22 from the edition of 50 plus 20 artist's proofs, printed by Arnéra, published in by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1963.

View 1 of Lot 105: Jacqueline aux cheveux flous, en buste (B. 1091; Ba. 1295)

jacqueline aux cheveux flous, en buste (b. 1091; ba. 1295)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Jeune femme au lit, Célestine et gentilhomme, from Séries 347 (B. 1802; Ba. 1819) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 etching on Rives wove paper plate: 146 by 206 mm. 5¾ by 8⅛ in. sheet: 280 by 348 mm. 11 by 13¾ in. Executed in 1968, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 17 artist’s proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1969.

View 1 of Lot 169: Jeune femme au lit, Célestine et gentilhomme, from Séries 347 (B. 1802; Ba. 1819)

jeune femme au lit, célestine et gentilhomme, from séries 347 (b. 1802; ba. 1819)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Au théâtre (B. 1397; Ba. 1444) signed in pencil and numbered 12/50 aquatint on Rives wove paper plate: 316 by 467 mm. 12½ by 18⅜ in. sheet: 452 by 615 mm. 17¾ by 24¼ in. Executed in 1966, this impression is number 12 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1968.

View 1 of Lot 152: Au théâtre (B. 1397; Ba. 1444)

au théâtre (b. 1397; ba. 1444)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Deux Femmes. IV (B. 1203; Ba. 1188) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 drypoint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 315 by 415 mm. 12⅜ by 16⅜ in. sheet: 465 by 574 mm. 18⅜ by 22½ in. Executed in 1965, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 129: Deux Femmes. IV (B. 1203; Ba. 1188)

deux femmes. iv (b. 1203; ba. 1188)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Dans l'atelier: toile avec quatre femmes (B. 1219; Ba. 1201) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 etching with aquatint and drypoint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 320 by 468 mm. 12⅝ by 18½ in. sheet: 459 by 616 mm. 18 by 24⅛ in. Executed in 1965, this impression is number 9 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1966.

View 1 of Lot 135: Dans l'atelier: toile avec quatre femmes (B. 1219; Ba. 1201)

dans l'atelier: toile avec quatre femmes (b. 1219; ba. 1201)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Peintre au travail (B. 1201; Ba. 1185) signed in pencil and numbered 9/50 aquatint on Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 384 by 274 mm. 15 by 10¾ in. sheet: 572 by 436 mm. 22½ by 17⅛ in. Executed in 1965, this impression is number 9 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1966.

View 1 of Lot 128: Peintre au travail (B. 1201; Ba. 1185)

peintre au travail (b. 1201; ba. 1185)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Vénus foraine (B. 1232; Ba. 1461) signed in pencil and numbered 13/50 etching and drypoint on wove paper plate: 313 by 415 mm. 12⅜ by 16⅜ in. sheet: 453 by 569mm. 17⅞ by 22⅜ in. Executed in 1966, this impression is number 13 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist's proofs, published by Galerie Louise Leiris.

View 1 of Lot 138: Vénus foraine (B. 1232; Ba. 1461)

vénus foraine (b. 1232; ba. 1461)

Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Fumeur. II (B. 1166; Ba. 1166) signed in pencil and numbered 44/50 aquatint printed in colours on Auvergne Richard de Bas wove paper plate: 416 by 317 mm. 16⅜ by 12½ in. sheet: 560 by 405 mm. 22 by 16 in. Executed in 1964, this impression is number 44 from the edition of 50 plus 15 artist’s proofs, printed by Atelier Crommelynck, published by Galerie Louise Leiris, 1965.

View 1 of Lot 125: Fumeur. II (B. 1166; Ba. 1166) 

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