Lot 402: Pablo Picasso Lithograph; Nu Assis, De Profil, 1947

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) lithograph on Arches paper, “Nu Assis, de Profil” (Seated Nude in Profile). A seated, nude woman shown in profile rests her right hand on a bent knee and supports herself with her left arm. Pencil signed lower center and numbered 31/50, lower right. From the edition of 50 plus five proof impressions. Dated “Dimanche (Sunday) 11.5.47” in the stone, lower center. Stamped “Made in France” to verso, lower left, plus pencil inscriptions in French and numbering. With Arches watermark lower center. Ref.: Bloch 454, Mourlot 103. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame with cream textile mat and gilt fillet. Sheet: 19 3/4 in. H x 25 1/2 in. W. Frame: 27 3/4 in. H x 33 3/4 in. W. 1947.

PROVENANCE:

Private Nashville collection. 

CONDITION:

Overall very good condition. The full sheet, with deckled left and right edges. With even, minor toning to sheet within sight area. Sheet is hinge-mounted with archival tape. Remnants of previous mounting tape remain affixed to upper corners. Pinholes to corners plus faint dogear creases to upper left corner, under frame, 4 in. L, and to upper right corner. Faint crease to left thigh, 1/2 inch.