Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: American, Southern & Modern Works

Fri, Jan 15, 2016 05:00PM EST - Sun, Jan 17, 2016 05:00PM EST
Lot 14

After Pablo Picasso

Estimate: $25,000 - $35,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(Spanish, 1881-1973) [Femme assis (Dora Maar)], edition 87/100, 1955, published by the Musée des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, printed by Mourlot, signed lower right in pencil "Picasso", color lithogrpah on B. F. K. Rives paper, 36-1/4 x 23-5/8 in. (image), 41-1/8 x 27-1/2 in. (sheet); gilt wood frame, toning from former acidic mats evident in margins, printed words "MOURLOT LITH." abraded out with remnant of "M", full margins, strong colors with vibrant red tones, light foxing at bottom, 1/4 in. tear bottom right edge, Two handling creases on right sleeve. Notes: Christie's London: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 [Lot 00106], sold the lithograph, [Femme assis (Dora Maar)], that was erroneously catalogued as edition 87/100. It was, in fact, numbered "81/100.". Provenance: Private Collection, Nashville, Tennessee

Condition

toning from former acidic mats evident in margins, printed words "MOURLOT LITH." abraded out with remnant of "M", full margins, strong colors with vibrant red tones, light foxing at bottom, 1/4 in. tear bottom right edge; Two handling creases on right sleeve