Picasso, Pablo, Unique Original Crayon Drawing Signed w/photo certificates by Maya Picasso & Claude Picasso Start Price USD 117,000.00 Current Price USD 117,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, May 12, 2008 End Time Thursday, May 22, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Picasso, Pablo, Unique Original Crayon Drawing Signed' Description Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), Fleurs, Large Unique Original Color Drawing, Signed & Dated by the Artist, Accompanied by Photo-Certificates from Maya Widmaier Ruiz Picasso & Claude Picasso ARTIST: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) TITLE: FleursMEDIUM: Pastel & Crayon on paper, taken from the frontispiece of the book, Picasso's Sketchbook, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1960. A unique, original drawing dated by the artist 'le 3.5.61' (May 3, 1961) with photo certificates from both Maya Widmaier Ruiz Picasso & Claude Picasso.IMAGE SIZE: 16" x 10" (40.64cm x 25.4cm)FRAMED SIZE: 35" x 29" (88.9cm x 73.66cm)SIGNATURE: This work is hand signed by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) in pencil in the lower right.CONDITION: This work is in good condition. DISCUSSION:This whimsically charming, springtime drawing of a small bouquet of flowers decorates the frontispiece for the book, Picasso's Sketchbook. Its bright, colorful detail makes it one of Picasso's more fanciful dedications. Created on May 3, 1961, this unique drawing was created on the title page for Picasso's Sketchbook, published by Harry Abrams, Inc., New York in limited edition. It features a small dedication in the lower right, just above the artist's signature and date which are written in black crayon. Also printed on the paper is the publishing and printing information for the text, including its catalogue card number in the Library of Congress. Two photo-certificates are included with the piece, which are hand-signed by Maya Widmaier Ruiz Picasso and Claude Picasso, authenticating the drawing as a work of their father, Pablo Picasso. A series of varying dots, lines, and scribbles all come to order from the seemingly chaotic array of color to create a beautifully charming floral image. A large, abstracted flower bouquet, held together in a vase - portrayed by a jumble of large colored dots - is central to the composition. Four flowers are evenly spread throughout the page, anchored by a larger flower in the center and flanked by greenery on either side. Each of the flowers are detailed with bright, yellow petals and red-orange centers, contrasting nicely with the warm, green tones of the paper and the lighter shades of green and blue which make up the stems and leaves of the bouquet. A row of green, wavy lines and large blue dots collectively make up the landscape which serves as a foundation for the piece, bordering the bottom margin of the image, just below the text. DOCUMENTATION / COA: It is fully documented and referenced in (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work):1. Maya Widmaier Ruiz Picasso - signed and embossed photo certificate, features her thumbprints on the verso, authenticating the piece.2. Claude Picasso - signed and dated photo certificate, authenticating the piece.3. A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity will also accompany the work. ABOUT THE FRAMING:Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is set in a bright, Baroque-style frame. The golden hues of the moulding compliment the rich deep tones and accentuate the bright colors of this work. The sculptural details also serve to enhance Picasso's rhythmic and iconic stroke throughout the drawing. Completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover. I. WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?II, QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? III. ABOUT US IV. PAYMENT V. SHIPPING AND HANDLING WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART?We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 40-75% off gallery retail! We have been collecting art since the early 1970?s and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We been awarded the ebay Power Sellers award, and we have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. 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We been awarded the ebay Platinum Power Sellers award, we are also former Sothebys.com Associates. We have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. Feel free to call us, at 800-805-7060 or 510-777-9970 with any questions you might have. Please e-mail us with any question or comments at alex@masterworksfineart.comABOUT US:Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. are Ebay Platinum Power Sellers, so your satisfaction is guaranteed! We would like to provide you with as much information as possible to help you make an informed purchase. You can click on the link below and then to the links to our special sections listed below. You can check them out by looking at our Ebay About Us page (please click here), where you will find links to:1) Our Company 2) Glossary of terms: a section about art terms and definitions3) Frequently asked questions 4) About us 5) Inventory PAYMENT : We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express; money orders, checks, etc., for payment. 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