September’s Fine Art series continues with the firm’s inaugural dedicated sale of works by Pablo Picasso on the morning of September 26. Featuring works in a wide variety of mediums by the iconic artist, this sale highlights Picasso’s prowess as a master of multiples. The collection reflects the artist’s particular affinity for etching, drypoint, lithograph, linocut, and ceramics. Key highlights of the sale include Visage au nez noir (A.R. 609), 1969, a stunning ceramic work by the artist that is offered in its original wooden crate from Madoura, and Jacqueline au Bandeau de Face (Grand Tête de Femme), 1962, a linocut depicting the striking visage of his second wife and muse, amongst many others.
Monica Brown, Managing Director, Fine Art, Head of Department, Prints and Multiples speaks to the sale, “Anchored by a private collection from Philadelphia carefully curated throughout the 1960s and 1970s, we are excited to present this entire selection of artworks by such an iconic and towering figure of 20th Century art. The breadth and depth of Picasso’s genius is clearly expressed in the range of works presented here.”
Highlights from the sale include:
- Pablo Picasso | Le Repas Frugal, 1904; printed 1913 | Estimate: $80,000 - 120,000
- Pablo Picasso | Minotaure caressant une dormeuse (from La Suite Vollard) | Estimate: $50,000 - 70,000
- Pablo Picasso | L'Homme à la fraise, 1963 | Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000
