Arman (Armand Fernandez, known as) (1928-2005) 
Le Minotaure (Pl. for André Verdet, Ci-gît don Pablo Picasso, seigneur de Vauvenargues, Antibes, ed. Les Cyclades, 1997). Etching and aquatint. 170x240mm. Very fine proof printed separately in red chalk on vellum with wide margins, signed in pencil. Annotations in pencil by a foreign hand in the lower margin, rubbed (the mention "HC" partially erased). Small label on verso. Full margins. 

The plate is inspired by Picasso's self-portrait painted a year before his death, to which Arman has here added a bull's profile. The same subject in the book is drawn in sanguine, at 90 proofs.
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Lot no. 4

Arman (Armand Fernandez, known as) (1928-2005) Le Minotaure (Pl. for André Verdet, Ci-gît don Pablo Picasso, seigneur de Vauvenargues, Antibes, ed. Les Cyclades, 1997). Etching and aquatint. 170x240mm. Very fine proof printed separately in red chalk on vellum with wide margins, signed in pencil. Annotations in pencil by a foreign hand in the lower margin, rubbed (the mention "HC" partially erased). Small label on verso. Full margins. The plate is inspired by Picasso's self-portrait painted a year before his death, to which Arman has here added a bull's profile. The same subject in the book is drawn in sanguine, at 90 proofs.

Estimate
€200 - €300
Result
€659
Buyer's premium
30%
Arman (Armand Fernandez, known as) (1928-2005) Le Minotaure (Pl. for André Verdet, Ci-gît don Pablo Picasso, seigneur de Vauvenargues, Antibes, ed. Les Cyclades, 1997). Etching and aquatint. 170x240mm. Very fine proof printed separately in red chalk on vellum with wide margins, signed in pencil. Annotations in pencil by a foreign hand in the lower margin, rubbed (the mention "HC" partially erased). Small label on verso. Full margins. The plate is inspired by Picasso's self-portrait painted a year before his death, to which Arman has here added a bull's profile. The same subject in the book is drawn in sanguine, at 90 proofs.
Sale Wednesday 18 February・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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