Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
La Famille de saltimbanques au macaque (Pl. from the Saltimbanques series). 1905. Drypoint on zinc. 176 x 233. Bloch 11; Geiser-Baer 13 b. Very fine proof on strong cream vellum watermarked "Van Gelder Zonen", from the edition of 250 proofs made by Fort for Vollard (of which only about fifty have survived), with the acid runs very visible. A few tiny spots of rust. Very light band of oxidation at the head on verso. All margins untrimmed. 

Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
Live Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 245

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) La Famille de saltimbanques au macaque (Pl. from the Saltimbanques series). 1905. Drypoint on zinc. 176 x 233. Bloch 11; Geiser-Baer 13 b. Very fine proof on strong cream vellum watermarked "Van Gelder Zonen", from the edition of 250 proofs made by Fort for Vollard (of which only about fifty have survived), with the acid runs very visible. A few tiny spots of rust. Very light band of oxidation at the head on verso. All margins untrimmed. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,200
Result
€1,560
Buyer's premium
30%
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) La Famille de saltimbanques au macaque (Pl. from the Saltimbanques series). 1905. Drypoint on zinc. 176 x 233. Bloch 11; Geiser-Baer 13 b. Very fine proof on strong cream vellum watermarked "Van Gelder Zonen", from the edition of 250 proofs made by Fort for Vollard (of which only about fifty have survived), with the acid runs very visible. A few tiny spots of rust. Very light band of oxidation at the head on verso. All margins untrimmed. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
Sale Wednesday 28 May 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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