Pablo Picasso's "Visage"

Lot No: 99

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973)

Visage (Bloch 95; Mourlot XXIII) Lithograph, 1928, on japan, signed and numbered 31/75 in pencil, 204 x 142mm (8 x 5 5/8in)(I) Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000, € 5,700 - 7,900, US $8,100 - 11,000

Picasso's lithographed image from 1928 is simply gorgeous, although I do find it just a little disturbing the way her right eye is eliminated by the placement of the border for an extreme close-up.  This is an amazing piece.

Offered for sale at Bonhams New Bond Street on July 12:  http://bonhams.com/eur/auction/18880/lot/99/




July 12, 2011 Update:  Sold for £15,600 inclusive of Buyer's Premium, in total handily more than twice the high estimate.

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