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ARTIST: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973)
TITLE: Fleurs
MEDIUM: Pastel & Crayon on paper. A unique, original drawing dated by the
artist 'le 3.5.61' (May 3, 1961) with photo certificates from both Maya Widmaier
Ruiz Picasso & Claude Picasso.
IMAGE SIZE: 16" x 10" (40.64cm x 25.4cm)
FRAMED SIZE: 35" x 29" (88.9cm x 73.66cm)
SIGNATURE: This work is hand signed by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) in pencil in
the lower right.
CONDITION: This work is in good condition.
PRICE: $117,000
DISCUSSION:
This whimsically charming, springtime drawing of a small bouquet of flowers
decorates the frontispiece for the book, Picasso's Sketchbook. Its bright, colorful
detail makes it one of Picasso's more fanciful dedications.
Created on May 3, 1961, this unique drawing was created on the title page for
Picasso's Sketchbook, published by Harry Abrams, Inc., New York in limited edition.
It features a small dedication in the lower right, just above the artist's signature
and date which are written in black crayon. Also printed on the paper is the
publishing and printing information for the text, including its catalogue card
number in the Library of Congress. Two photo-certificates are included with
the piece, which are hand-signed by Maya Widmaier Ruiz Picasso and Claude Picasso,
authenticating the drawing as a work of their father, Pablo Picasso.
A series of varying dots, lines, and scribbles all come to order from the seemingly
chaotic array of color to create a beautifully charming floral image. A large,
abstracted flower bouquet, held together in a vase - portrayed by a jumble of
large colored dots - is central to the composition. Four flowers are evenly
spread throughout the page, anchored by a larger flower in the center and flanked
by greenery on either side. Each of the flowers are detailed with bright, yellow
petals and red-orange centers, contrasting nicely with the warm, green tones
of the paper and the lighter shades of green and blue which make up the stems
and leaves of the bouquet. A row of green, wavy lines and large blue dots collectively
make up the landscape which serves as a foundation for the piece, bordering
the bottom margin of the image, just below the text.
DOCUMENTATION / COA: It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be
enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the
sale of the work):
1. Maya Widmaier Ruiz Picasso - signed and embossed photo certificate, features
her thumbprints on the verso, authenticating the piece.
2. Claude Picasso - signed and dated photo certificate, authenticating the piece.
3. A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity will also accompany
the work.
ABOUT THE FRAMING:
Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is
set in a bright, Baroque-style frame. The golden hues of the moulding compliment
the rich deep tones and accentuate the bright colors of this work. The sculptural
details also serve to enhance Picasso's rhythmic and iconic stroke throughout
the drawing. Completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner
fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.
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