1950s After P. Picasso "Nature Morte", Third Edition Period Offset Lithograph

Description

A period vintage offset lithograph, full-color print, of painting Nature Morte (Still Life, 1942) by Pablo Picasso, also known as … more A period vintage offset lithograph, full-color print, of painting Nature Morte (Still Life, 1942) by Pablo Picasso, also known as "Nature Morte au Crane de Boeuf" (Still life with Skull of Ox). Comes from a Third Limited Edition art folio published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1950. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding of the original artwork will be found by lifting the piece, in French. Numbered on the board: IX. Excellent condition of the print; printing quality is good, but not superb; the board shows minor tanning and edge wear; never framed.

Overall 10.95"W x 14.90"H
Image 8.05"W x 10.90"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 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. less