Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Painter in front of his easel with a long-haired model (H. de Balzac, Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu, pl. XII, A. Vollard ed.). 1927. Etching. 275 x 192 [370 x 273]. Bloch 93; Geiser-Baer 134 II a. Very fine proof on ivory vellum, before bevels and before steeling, rounded corners, annotated "Bon à tirer / si rincer la teinte du fond" and signed in pencil. Slight oxidation at the edges of the folio and slight marks of handling. Full margins. Final edition of 135 proofs. Ex-coll. H. M. Petiet (Lugt 5031). Provenance : A. Vollard (1866-1939); H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
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Lot no. 277

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Painter in front of his easel with a long-haired model (H. de Balzac, Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu, pl. XII, A. Vollard ed.). 1927. Etching. 275 x 192 [370 x 273]. Bloch 93; Geiser-Baer 134 II a. Very fine proof on ivory vellum, before bevels and before steeling, rounded corners, annotated "Bon à tirer / si rincer la teinte du fond" and signed in pencil. Slight oxidation at the edges of the folio and slight marks of handling. Full margins. Final edition of 135 proofs. Ex-coll. H. M. Petiet (Lugt 5031). Provenance : A. Vollard (1866-1939); H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).

Estimate
€6,000 - €8,000
Result
€10,400
Buyer's premium
30%
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Painter in front of his easel with a long-haired model (H. de Balzac, Le Chef-d'œuvre inconnu, pl. XII, A. Vollard ed.). 1927. Etching. 275 x 192 [370 x 273]. Bloch 93; Geiser-Baer 134 II a. Very fine proof on ivory vellum, before bevels and before steeling, rounded corners, annotated "Bon à tirer / si rincer la teinte du fond" and signed in pencil. Slight oxidation at the edges of the folio and slight marks of handling. Full margins. Final edition of 135 proofs. Ex-coll. H. M. Petiet (Lugt 5031). Provenance : A. Vollard (1866-1939); H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
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