1959 Pablo Picasso 'Bullfighter on Horse' Lithograph

1959

utting a new spin on one of his favorite subjects, Léger here depicts tree trunks and logs as objects in space rather than related to the ground. The gnarled branches form an abstract still-life composition, twisting and turning in unanticipated directions. The earthy browns, greens, and yellows contrast with the bold black outlines. The logs appear as though arranged on a platter, presented to the viewer for contemplation. An intriguing aspect of this piece is the tiny box...

An intimate portrait of his second son, Jean Renoir (1894 – 1979), evokes a childlike sentiment and love that Renoir had for his children. Most likely no more than age 3, Jean is shown here with a cookie, beneath a frilly bonnet characteristic of late 19th century French society. His pink, rosy cheeks are defined with rich, glowing hues that contrast from the pale yellow and grey background in which he rests. Jean was also featured in a family portrait of the Renoirs, titled La Famille de l’Artiste (1896). Created in 1899, this Color Lithograph on Cream Laid Paper is from the edition of 100, from the unpublishedL’Album d’estampes originales de la Galerie Vollard; printed by Auguste Clot, Paris. Catalogue Raisonné: It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work): 1. Delteil, Loys. Pierre-Auguste Renoir, l’œuvre grave...

Comprised of a repetition of oval blue targets, Georges Braque Le tir à l'arc (Archery) exemplifies Braque's skill at evoking a sense of mood through abstraction. The soft, swirling ...

This abstract Georges Braque Le tir à l'arc (The Archery), 1960 toys with repetitive motifs that vary ever so slightly. Four white, rectangular figures arranged in a square formation...

Expressing the playful and vibrant quality of Miró's work, this piece uses minimal detail and shape in a delicate balance of color and line. Using a lyrical quality of shape, the vie...

The wife of Thadée Nathanson, the editor of the French art and literary magazine La Revue Blanche, Misia Nathanson is presented here in beautiful form. Wonderfully strong but sparse line work mixed with soft curves and billowing forms are Lautrec signatures, but what is interesting is his respect for Misia is widely apparent. A white fur shawl...

With expressive fervor and graphic impact, this striking work demonstrates Miro's exquisite use of line. Heavy-handed black contours figure an otherworldly face, colored with vibrant...

Braque is known to have spent years working on this project, the illustrations for Lettera Amorosa by René Char. This exquisite work from the book utilizes sweeps of color to create ...

Rhythmic serenity emanates from this delightful work. Miro creates a quirky yet sophisticated pattern of decorative and playful spots, irregular yet repetitive like a Dalmatian's coa...

Created in 1974, this color lithograph on Richard de Bas paper is hand-signed by Jasper Johns (Augusta, 1930 - ) in pencil in the lower right margin. Numbered from the edition of 47 ...