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Lot 100508 · Selected Asian Antiques and Art Auction
Pablo Picasso
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Estimate: £1,100 – £1,600
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£100
Next bid: £100
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Title: Pablo Picasso (1881¨C1973) "Group of Figures" Reproduction
Description: This work is a reproduction based on the original by the 20th-century art icon Pablo Picasso (1881¨C1973). It features Picasso's expressive line drawing style from his later years, with a unique composition of multiple figures intertwined like actors on a stage. At the center is a nude woman making a large gesture, with a reclining figure behind her and a quietly standing female figure on the right. The complex interplay of gazes and bodies among the figures is notable.
While the fine lines flow freely, the dense black crosshatching in the background makes the white bodies of the figures stand out vividly. The depiction is not a neat realism but rather boldly deformed bodies, giving each figure's expression and movement a narrative quality that leaves a strong impression. Using only monochrome, the work creates contrast and depth, showcasing Picasso's distinctive line strength.
This worldview resonates strongly with Picasso's "347 Series," created intensively at the age of 86 in 1968. The series consists of 347 etchings, repeatedly featuring themes like the artist and model, nude women, brothels, and audiences, akin to a theatrical play. The production involved the Crommelynck brothers, Aldo and Piero, from the print workshop, and was published by Galerie Louise Leiris.
This piece is offered as a reproduction, not an original etching, and therefore does not include a handwritten signature or limited edition number. However, it can be enjoyed as interior decoration, allowing one to easily appreciate Picasso's lively and dynamic portrayal of figures from his later years.
The classic framing in black and gold, combined with a wide ivory-colored mat, enhances the compactness of the monochrome line drawing, presenting a stable presence.
Frame Dimensions: Height approximately 46 cm, Width approximately 58 cm.
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- Lot
- 100508
- Category
- Art
- Estimate
- £1,100 – £1,600
- Buyer's premium
- 20%
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