Pablo Picasso Vintage Bullfight Matador La Pique Red and Yellow

Description

This is an extraordinary Pablo Picasso linocut, titled "La Pique en Rouge et Jaune", created in 1959. Picasso worked in … more This is an extraordinary Pablo Picasso linocut, titled "La Pique en Rouge et Jaune", created in 1959. Picasso worked in this medium extensively from 1958 to 1961. This image was first issued in signed editions of 50 by Galerie Louise Leiris (Paris), many of which now sell at between $26,000 and $180,000 each. Picasso invented the ‘reduction’ method, progressively cutting the same linoblock for each new color, making it impossible to take any further prints from the original block, thus increasing their rarity and value. In 1962, in collaboration with Picasso and Galerie Louise Leiris, new linoleum plates were made at 42% of the original size, and it was from these plates that this print was created.

This vintage work is in excellent condition with gorgeous depth of color and great detail. It is not signed, as issued. Sold UNFRAMED. Will ship flat and boxed to preserve integrity

Certification: Our Gallery Certificate of Authenticity included for items that sell for over $500. For all others, certificates are available for purchase.

Condition: Excellent. UNFRAMED.

Measurements: Image is approx 10.5"x13" and it is approx 12.5"x14.25" total paper size less