1948 After P. Picasso, "Young Girl With a Flower Basket" First Edition Offset Lithograph, C. O. A.

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A stunning vintage period offset lithograph, print, after painting "Jeune Fille A La Corbeille" (Young Girl with a Flower Basket, … Read more A stunning vintage period offset lithograph, print, after painting "Jeune Fille A La Corbeille" (Young Girl with a Flower Basket, 1905) by Pablo Picasso. Comes from a First Limited Edition art folio, published by Editions du Chene in Paris, France in 1948. Edition N269. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding the original painting, in French, will be found by lifting the piece. Numbered on the board: XV. Excellent condition of the print; minor edge wear on the board; never framed. Certificate of Authenticity (COA) comes with the piece.

Overall 10.95"W x 14.90"H
Image 5"W x 11.90"H

The original artwork is a 1905 painting by Pablo Picasso from his Rose period. It was sold by Picasso to the writer and poet Gertrude Stein and was latterly part of an art collection established by David Rockefeller. It was sold as part of the David and Peggy Rockefeller collection. The Rockefeller's collection was auctioned in May 2018 by Christie's, and Young Girl with a Flower Basket sold for $115 million on 8 May 2018.

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 specialized 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. See less