Francis Picabia (French, 1879-1953)
Oiseaux volant
signed 'Francis Picabia' (lower right)
brush and blue and gray wash over black Conté crayon on paper laid down on card
12 x 7 5/8 in. (30.5 x 19.4 cm.)
Executed circa 1926-1927.
Provenance
Harcourts Gallery, San Francisco. Camillos Kouros Gallery, New York. The Collection of George L. and Dorothy A. Sturman, 1988. Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 14 February 2008, lot 103. Private Collection. Gifted from the above to the present owner.
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Lot Essay
The Comité Picabia has confirmed the authenticity of this work.