1943 After Picasso "Woman Seated in an Armchair", First Edition Period Lithograph

Description

An excellent vintage period offset lithograph, full-color print, after Cubist painting "Femme Assise Dans Un Fauteuil" (Woman Seated in an … more An excellent vintage period offset lithograph, full-color print, after Cubist painting "Femme Assise Dans Un Fauteuil" (Woman Seated in an Armchair, 1941) by Pablo Picasso. Comes from a First Limited limited edition of XVI pieces from Picasso's Cubism period, published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1943. Pieces for this portfolio were selected by Pablo Picasso himself. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Numbered on the board: V. Information regarding the original artwork will be found by lifting the piece, in French. Good condition of the print - minor foxing on the back; the board shows some foxing, age and edge wear; never framed.

Overall 10.60"W x 14.50"H
Image 8.05"W x 10.80"H

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialised itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. less