Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Bacchanalian Scene with Minotaur (Suite Vollard, pl. 85). May 18, 1933-late 1934. Etching. 360 x 290 [440 x 332]. Bloch 192; Baer 351 III between A and B. A perfect trial proof on Montval laid paper, before steeling, prior to the 1939 print run of 260 proofs, signed in pencil. Annotation in pencil in the hand of H. M. Petiet vertically along the right edge: "Essai avant aciérage". All margins untrimmed. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
Estimate
€12,000 - €15,000
Result
€25,600
Buyer's premium
28%
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
Bacchanalian Scene with Minotaur (Suite Vollard, pl. 85). May 18, 1933-late 1934. Etching. 360 x 290 [440 x 332]. Bloch 192; Baer 351 III between A and B. A perfect trial proof on Montval laid paper, before steeling, prior to the 1939 print run of 260 proofs, signed in pencil. Annotation in pencil in the hand of H. M. Petiet vertically along the right edge: "Essai avant aciérage". All margins untrimmed.
Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
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