Sale 1967
New York
|
14 February 2008
Price realised
USD 58,600
Estimate
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Nue allongée signed and dated 'Picasso 23 Septembre 41.' (lower center) pen and black ink on paper laid down on paper 8½ x 10 5/8 in (21.6 x 27 cm.) Drawn on 23 September 1941
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Saleroom Notice
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this lot. Maya Widmaier-Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this lot.
Pre-Lot Text
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