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 6

Pablo Picasso

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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) Claude, 1950, edition of 2000, from [Picasso Lithographe II], printed by Mourlot, published by Editions du Livre Andre Sauret, Monte Carlo, lithograph on paper, 12-5/8 x 11-1/8 in.; unframed, original paper mat, light toning, paper tape verso edge. Notes: This portrait of Picasso's son Claude was made with fingerprints with ink on transfer paper transferred to stone. It is unusual that it retains the left portion of image. This print, as others sold by Brunk Auctions March 13-14, 2015 (see lot 241 of another Picasso from the same collection), were likely purchased in Paris from R. G. Michel in the early 1950s.. Provenance: Private collection, purchased R. G. Michel, Paris circa 1955; Private Collection

Condition

light toning, paper tape verso edge