Pablo Picasso Tête d'homme et tête de femme

Property from the Collection of Dr. Ronald A. Bulard
Pablo Picasso
1881 - 1973

Tête d'homme et tête de femme
signed Picasso and dated 31 31.3.68. (lower right); dated Dimanche 31.3.68. (on the verso)
pen and ink, crayon and felt-tip pen on paper
12 ¼ by 9 ⅜ in.
31.1 by 23.8 cm.
Executed on 31 March 1968.

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Claude Picasso.

Condition Report:
The work is in very good condition. Executed on cream wove paper and hinged to the mount at two places along the lower edge of the verso. The upper edge is perforated, not visible when framed. Artist's pinhole in the lower right corner. One small nick to the extreme upper right corner. Very faint mat burn along the extreme left, right and lower edges. Evidence of a previous mounting on the verso. Media is vibrant and well preserved.

Provenance:
Private Collection (acquired by 1989)

Christie's, New York, 2 November 2011, lot 125 (consigned by the above)

Acquired from the above by the present owner