PROPERTY FROM THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO, SOLD TO BENEFIT
THE ACQUISITIONS FUND
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
Honoré de Balzac, Le Chef d'OEuvre Inconnu, A. Vollard, Paris, 1931 (Bloch 82-94; Baer 123-135; Cramer books 20)
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PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
Honoré de Balzac, Le Chef d'OEuvre Inconnu, A. Vollard, Paris, 1931 (Bloch 82-94; Baer 123-135; Cramer books 20)
the complete set of 13 etchings (including the table des eaux-fortes), hors-texte, title page, text in French and justification, on Rives BFK, copy 285 of 305 (there were also 65 copies on Japon), the full sheets, loose (as issued), a few with the palest mat staining, (B. 92) minor staining at the upper left sheet corner, otherwise in very good condition, original Montval laid paper wrappers with wood engravings on the front and back (pale discoloration and scattered foxing). 13 x 10¼ in. (330 x 260 mm.)
albums (2)
Honoré de Balzac, Le Chef d'OEuvre Inconnu, A. Vollard, Paris, 1931 (Bloch 82-94; Baer 123-135; Cramer books 20)
the complete set of 13 etchings (including the table des eaux-fortes), hors-texte, title page, text in French and justification, on Rives BFK, copy 285 of 305 (there were also 65 copies on Japon), the full sheets, loose (as issued), a few with the palest mat staining, (B. 92) minor staining at the upper left sheet corner, otherwise in very good condition, original Montval laid paper wrappers with wood engravings on the front and back (pale discoloration and scattered foxing). 13 x 10¼ in. (330 x 260 mm.)
albums (2)
Sale room notice
Please note the print with minor staining at the upper left sheet corner is (B. 92) and not (B. 62) as stated in the catalogue.
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Tudor Davies
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