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246 - Classical Modernism Picasso, Pablo 5 works from ‘Ovide – Les…
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Estimate €1,000 - €1,200
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Classical Modernism Picasso, Pablo 5 works from ‘Ovide – Les Métamorphoses d’Orvid’. 1931. Etchings on Rives handmade paper (some with watermarks). Each approx. 32.5 x 25.5 cm. Each mounted in the upper corners within a passe-partout. – Slightly browned in keeping with their age. Some faint handling marks in places. Overall in very good condition. Magnificent prints in strong, clear impressions, some with a hand-made edge. See Bloch: 107, 109, 112, 114, 121. - Includes: Quatre Têtes d’Hommes, Homme et Femme nue tenant un Linge, Céphale tue par mégarde sa Femme Procris, Méléagre tue le Sanglier de Calydon and Deux Lutteurs observés par Trois Femmes nues. Each with remarks on the plate. - These works are taken from the series of so-called ‘Planches biffées’ or ‘Cancelled Plates’ for *Les Métamorphoses*. They are prints made from the printing plates that were defaced after the print run was completed. At the same time, the *remarques* worked directly into the plate remain visible. - The edition was published in 1931 by Albert Skira in Lausanne and is regarded as one of the most significant artist’s book projects of the 20th century. These sheets form part of a supplementary suite, printed in a small edition of just 100 copies on Rives laid paper exclusively for loyal collectors. Produced by Louis Fort, Paris. 5 etchings on Rives laid paper (some with a watermark). Mounted in passe-partout at the upper corners. - Slightly toned due to age. Some faint handling creases. Overall in very good condition. Splendid impressions with fine, crisp lines, some with deckle edges. - See Bloch: 107, 109, 112, 114, 121. - Includes: *Quatre Têtes d’Hommes*, *Homme et Femme nue tenant un Linge*, *Céphale tue par mégarde sa Femme Procris*, *Méléagre tue le Sanglier de Calydon* and *Deux Lutteurs observés par Trois Femmes nues*. Each with remarks on the plate. - These works originate from the series of the so-called ‘Planches biffées’ or ‘Cancelled Plates’ for *Les Métamorphoses*. These are impressions taken from the printing plates after they had been defaced upon completion of the edition. At the same time, the remarks worked directly into the plate remain visible. - The edition was published in 1931 by Albert Skira in Lausanne and is regarded as one of the most significant artist’s book projects of the 20th century. The present sheets belong to a supplementary suite printed exclusively for dedicated collectors in a small edition of just 100 copies on Rives laid paper. Produced by Louis Fort, Paris. *This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is charged on the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) is charged on the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 07/11/2026 at 11:00 AM
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