Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
L'Abreuvoir (horses bathing). (Pl. des Saltimbanques). Spring 1906. Drypoint. 187 x 121. Bloch 8; Geiser-Baer 10. Very fine proof on strong ivory vellum watermarked "Van Gelder Zonen", of the print made from the copper largely crossed out by Fort, with the inscription engraved backwards in point in the subject at top left: "Biffé le 31 Oct / 1913". Very wide margins. 

Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
Live Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 243

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) L'Abreuvoir (horses bathing). (Pl. des Saltimbanques). Spring 1906. Drypoint. 187 x 121. Bloch 8; Geiser-Baer 10. Very fine proof on strong ivory vellum watermarked "Van Gelder Zonen", of the print made from the copper largely crossed out by Fort, with the inscription engraved backwards in point in the subject at top left: "Biffé le 31 Oct / 1913". Very wide margins. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).

Estimate
€180 - €200
Result
€260
Buyer's premium
30%
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) L'Abreuvoir (horses bathing). (Pl. des Saltimbanques). Spring 1906. Drypoint. 187 x 121. Bloch 8; Geiser-Baer 10. Very fine proof on strong ivory vellum watermarked "Van Gelder Zonen", of the print made from the copper largely crossed out by Fort, with the inscription engraved backwards in point in the subject at top left: "Biffé le 31 Oct / 1913". Very wide margins. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
Sale Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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