PABLO PICASSO | VASE DE FLEURS

PABLO PICASSO (1881 - 1973)
VASE DE FLEURS

dated 21 fevrier XXXVI. (lower right)
coloured crayon and watercolour on paper
Sheet: 25.5 by 17.2cm., 10⅛ by 6¾in.
Framed: 52.5 by 42.5cm., 20¾ by 16¾in.
Executed on 21st February 1936.

Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.

Condition Report:
Executed on cream wove paper, not laid down, hinged to the mount in two places along the upper edge and floating in the over-mount. All four edges are deckled, and the upper part of the right edge is unevenly torn. The sheet is slightly time-stained and there is some light surface dirt in places. There are two tiny tape remnants close to the lower corners of the verso. This work is in overall good condition.

Provenance:
Estate of the artist

Marina Picasso (the artist’s granddaughter; acquired from the above)