Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Boy and Sleeper by Candlelight. (Suite Vollard, pl. 26). November 18, 1934. Etching and aquatint. 293 x 235 [450 x 340]. Bloch 226; Baer 440 III B d. A very fine, fresh proof on Montval laid paper, watermarked "Vollard", from an edition of 260 small-margin proofs, signed in pencil. Slight trace of oxidation along the lower edge. All margins untrimmed. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
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Lot no. 255

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Boy and Sleeper by Candlelight. (Suite Vollard, pl. 26). November 18, 1934. Etching and aquatint. 293 x 235 [450 x 340]. Bloch 226; Baer 440 III B d. A very fine, fresh proof on Montval laid paper, watermarked "Vollard", from an edition of 260 small-margin proofs, signed in pencil. Slight trace of oxidation along the lower edge. All margins untrimmed. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).

Estimate
€20,000 - €25,000
Result
€27,300
Buyer's premium
30%
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Boy and Sleeper by Candlelight. (Suite Vollard, pl. 26). November 18, 1934. Etching and aquatint. 293 x 235 [450 x 340]. Bloch 226; Baer 440 III B d. A very fine, fresh proof on Montval laid paper, watermarked "Vollard", from an edition of 260 small-margin proofs, signed in pencil. Slight trace of oxidation along the lower edge. All margins untrimmed. Provenance: Ambroise Vollard (1866-1939) then H. M. Petiet (1894-1980).
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