PICASSO, Pablo
 
Avant la pique. Fine linocut; published by Galerie Louise Leiris, for Cerle D’Art. Paris, 1962.
 
Description
 
First edition linocut in multi-colour. An excellent impression without colour loss. Produced during Picasso’s lifetime and overseen by him. The original linocuts were pressed following Picasso’s own reduction technique. Together with Galerie Leiris, Picasso had agreed to publish the first portfolio of those originals at 42% of the size. This, 1962 first edition, therefore became scarce due a much superior quality to the reprint editions which followed in later years.
Framed and glazed. Housed inside a custom polished wood frame.
Image, 32.7x26.8cm; external, 43.1x33.1cm.