Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Painter with two models looking at a canvas (H. de Balzac, Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu, pl. II). 1927. Etching. 275 x 190. Bloch 85; Geiser-Baer 124 a. Very fine proof on "mbm" watermarked ivory vellum, before the bevels and before the steeling, the edges of the copper heavily inked, the corners sharp, annotated "Bon à tirer" and signed in brush and sepia ink along the lower edge of the folio. Minimal soiling and handling creases (consistent with a trial proof). Full margins [380 x 276]. Final edition of 135 proofs. A. Vollard éditeur. Stamp H. M. Petiet (Lugt 5031).