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WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION OF ELAINE G. WEITZEN SOLD TO BENEFIT THE ELAINE G. WEITZEN FOUNDATION FOR FINE ARTS
PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) and MERIMÉE, Prosper (1803-1870). Le Carmen des Carmen. Paris: Editeurs Francais Reunis, 1964.
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PICASSO, Pablo (1881-1973) and MERIMÉE, Prosper (1803-1870). Le Carmen des Carmen. Paris: Editeurs Francais Reunis, 1964.
The signed limited edition of Picasso’s illustrated adaptation of Mérimée’s Carmen—with five original lithographs. This copy is no. 243 of 245 on vélin d'Arches, signed by both Aragon and Picasso. In 1957, Picasso decorated a copy of Carmen to enhance the value of the book, which was being sold for the benefit of the National Committee of Writers. The extra-illustrated copy was bought by Marcel Duhamel who, several years later, invited his friend Louis Aragon to publish a facsimile edition. Bloch 1000-1005; Cramer/Goeppert 126; Mourlot 332.
Folio (358 x 260mm). One colored lithograph, one drypoint plate, and 3 aquatint plates and numbered in pencil, numerous border illustrations and decorations throughout, some of which in color. Loose as issued in wrappers with a reproduction of the title hand-written by Picasso printed on the front; original jute-covered box with red lettering on spine.
The signed limited edition of Picasso’s illustrated adaptation of Mérimée’s Carmen—with five original lithographs. This copy is no. 243 of 245 on vélin d'Arches, signed by both Aragon and Picasso. In 1957, Picasso decorated a copy of Carmen to enhance the value of the book, which was being sold for the benefit of the National Committee of Writers. The extra-illustrated copy was bought by Marcel Duhamel who, several years later, invited his friend Louis Aragon to publish a facsimile edition. Bloch 1000-1005; Cramer/Goeppert 126; Mourlot 332.
Folio (358 x 260mm). One colored lithograph, one drypoint plate, and 3 aquatint plates and numbered in pencil, numerous border illustrations and decorations throughout, some of which in color. Loose as issued in wrappers with a reproduction of the title hand-written by Picasso printed on the front; original jute-covered box with red lettering on spine.