Bidspirit auction | Pablo Picasso, Manner of: Abstract

Pablo Picasso, Manner of: Abstract Cubist Composition - Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Manner of: Abstract Cubist Composition. Oil and tempera on paper. Signed upper left, and verso with date (12.16.44), unframed. Picasso was the most dominant and influential artist of the first half of the twentieth century. Associated most of all with pioneering Cubism, alongside Georges Braque, he also invented collage and made major contributions to Symbolism and Surrealism. 9.25 x 12.25 inches paper. Private collection, Italy. Poor condition with severe signs of ageing. The paper is warped. Small areas of paint loss and craquelure. The lower right corner has a bend. A moisture stain is visible on the back of the paper. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final. Condition: Poor condition with severe signs of ageing. The paper is warped. Small areas of paint loss and craquelure. The lower right corner has a bend. A moisture stain is visible on the back of the paper. NOTE: If documentation is not listed, the lot is sold without documents. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions prior to bidding. Color fidelity of photos presented is not guaranteed. Lack of a condition statement does not imply that a lot is perfect. Please examine photos, read descriptions, and contact the Gallery with any questions prior to bidding. All sales are final.