What happened to Paloma Picasso?

What happened to Paloma Picasso was that she became a designer. She started designing her own jewelry in 1979 and is well known for her collaboration with Tiffany & Co., for which she continues to create pieces. Picasso also has her own luxury eponymous brand offering sunglasses, bags and other accessories. In 2023, she was named the administrator of the estate of her father, Pablo Picasso. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Paloma Picasso jewelry and accessories.

Is Paloma Picasso related to Pablo Picasso?

Yes, Paloma Picasso is related to Pablo Picasso. The French fashion designer known for her celebrated collaboration with Tiffany & Co. is actually his daughter. Her mother is the artist Françoise Gilot. On 1stDibs, find a range of Paloma Picasso jewelry and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.

Did Picasso make prints?

Yes, Pablo Picasso did make prints, mainly in etching, lithography and linocut. He created his first print when he was a teenager, and his last print was when he was 90. Throughout his career, he created 2,400 prints. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Is it worth buying a Picasso print?

Yes, many art lovers believe that buying a Picasso print is worth it. A prolific and revolutionary artist, Pablo Picasso had a tremendous impact on the development of 20th-century modern art. Although he is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, his influence extended to Surrealism, neoclassicism and Expressionism, making his pieces desirable to many collectors. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Picasso prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Pablo Picasso prints and other art on 1stDibs.

Are Picasso prints worth money?

Yes, some Picasso prints are worth money based on their subject, condition and other factors. In 2022, the sale of Le Repas Frugal set a new record for Picasso prices when it sold for more than $7.6 million at an auction at Christie's in London. Picasso was a prolific artist, and over the course of his life, he produced more than 2,400 prints. If you're in possession of one, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it and give you an idea of how much it may be worth. Shop a variety of Pablo Picasso prints on 1stDibs.

How many prints did Picasso make?

Pablo Picasso enjoyed making prints and did so throughout his life. It’s estimated that he made approximately 2,400 different prints through a wide variety of techniques including etchings, lithographs and linocut. Shop a selection of Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

How did Pablo Picasso make his lino prints?

To make his lino prints, Pablo Picasso would carve part of an image into a block, apply ink and press it onto his medium. He would then add more carvings, apply more ink and repeat several times until he finished the image. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Pablo Picasso prints.

How much is a signed Picasso print worth?

A signed Picasso print can be worth quite a bit of money. In 2022, a signed print titled "Le Repas frugal" ("The Frugal Repast") by the revolutionary Spanish artist sold for $8 million.While a Cubist painting by the artist sold for $179 million in 2015, the price range for original Pablo Picasso prints is vast. A signed Picasso print can garner millions of dollars at auction, even as a lesser-known lithograph might sell for somewhere in the low five figures.It's important to note that determining the value of any collectible depends on a variety of factors. Fine art prints are more valuable when they are signed by the artist , and experts suggest that a print's value can gradually increase over time. A signed Picasso print's precise worth, however, will depend on its condition (paper is fragile!), subject matter and provenance. Larger prints as well as works in color are likely to be worth more than their smaller counterparts in black and white. The value of a print is also informed by whether the work is editioned or not, as well as the size and number of the edition . (A print from an edition run of 50 is theoretically more valuable than one from a run of 200.)Picasso created "The Frugal Repast" at the end of what is known as his "Blue Period," in which the artist stuck to a monochromatic palette of blue and blue-green for most of the paintings he produced between 1901 and 1904.The etching was made in 1904 in Paris using a recycled zinc plate that Picasso scraped clean of what was previously there. The print is part of what came to be known as the "Saltimbanque Suite," the artist's first major body of work in printmaking. And while Picasso had no formal training in printmaking, he was a tireless innovator with media, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings , prints, ceramics and sculptures throughout his lifetime.Find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.

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Paloma PicassoPaloma Picasso (1949) - Vallauris - Colour screen printing, x

$2,718

H 27.45 in W 19.3 in

Paloma Picasso (1949) - Vallauris - Colour screen printing

By Paloma Picasso

Located in Varese, IT

Colour screen printing Limited edition of 200 copies, numbered as 78/200 in lower left corner. Signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner. Paper size: 69,7 x 49 cm Very good c...

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1940s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Screen

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, Lithograph Print, Modern Style, 1950, Framed, Paloma, 1950

$1,995

H 20.75 in W 18 in

Pablo Picasso, Lithograph Print, Modern Style, 1950, Framed, Paloma

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Paloma Medium: Lithograph Date: 1950 Edition: 2000 Frame Size: 20 3/4

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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, Paloma, from Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949, 1950, 1950

$1,996Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.625 in W 9.75 in

Pablo Picasso, Paloma, from Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949, 1950

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

Mourlot, Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, November 25, 1950. Paloma reflects Picasso

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1950s Cubist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoClaude et Paloma, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso, 1982

$11,000

H 29 in W 22 in

Claude et Paloma, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Paloma”. The original painting was completed in 1950. In the 1970’s after Picasso’s death, Marina Picasso

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1980s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

(after) Pablo PicassoClaude Et Paloma (from Picasso Estate Collection), 1982

$1,975Sale Price|50% Off

H 29 in W 22 in

Claude Et Paloma (from Picasso Estate Collection)

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Aventura, FL

(Marina Picasso) in conjunction with Jackie Fine Arts and printed by Chromist Marcel Salinas with blind

Category

1980s Cubist Still-life Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Andy WarholPALOMA PICASSO FS II.121, 1975

$39,950

H 41 in W 29.5 in

PALOMA PICASSO FS II.121

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Paloma Picasso, from Hommage à Picasso. Screenprint in colors on Arches. Hand signed and numbered

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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Helmut NewtonPaloma Picasso, Paris, 1978

Price Upon Request

H 12 in W 16 in

Paloma Picasso, Paris

By Helmut Newton

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on the verso

Category

1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy WarholPaloma Picasso and Raphael Lopez Sanchez with a Dog, 1980

$24,000

H 8 in W 10 in

Paloma Picasso and Raphael Lopez Sanchez with a Dog

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique photographic work taken by Andy Warhol of Paloma Picasso and her husband Raphael

Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy WarholSausages, 1980

$20,000

H 10 in W 8 in

Sausages

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

didn’t give us any hot dogs there. He had the whole portfolio of Picasso that I did the Picasso print of

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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy WarholAndy Warhol with Karl Ludwig Schweisfurth of Herta Foods (Dusseldorf, Germany), 1980

$20,000

H 10 in W 8 in

Andy Warhol with Karl Ludwig Schweisfurth of Herta Foods (Dusseldorf, Germany)

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

the whole portfolio of Picasso that I did the Picasso print of Paloma in. We looked at that, then we

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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Horst P. HorstPortarit of Paloma Picasso. Photography in black and white, 1981

Unavailable

H 7.6 in W 7.49 in

Portarit of Paloma Picasso. Photography in black and white, 1981

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Modena, IT

Paloma Picasso, from Luchino Visconti to Gilbert & George. He had a great influence in the fashion world

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20th Century Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pablo PicassoPicasso, Paloma Bleu (after), 1982

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H 29.5 in W 21.25 in

Picasso, Paloma Bleu (after)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Fairfield, CT

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Title: Paloma Bleu Year: 1982 Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper

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1980s Cubist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso 'Paloma as a Rider' 1960, 1960

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H 14.5 in W 10.25 in

Pablo Picasso 'Paloma as a Rider' 1960

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

26.035 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A: Mint Additional Details: This captivating print, "Paloma as a Rider

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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Andy WarholPALOMA PICASSO FS II.121, 1975

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H 41 in W 29.5 in

PALOMA PICASSO FS II.121

By Andy Warhol

Located in Aventura, FL

Paloma Picasso, from Hommage à Picasso. Screenprint in colors on Arches. Hand signed and numbered

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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Paper, Screen

Pablo PicassoPaloma as a Rider, 1960

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H 14.5 in W 10.25 in

Paloma as a Rider

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From Toros y Toreros, texte de Luis Miguel Dominguin Artwork may be viewed at our warehouse in Brooklyn. Additional images and information are available upon request.

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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Helmut NewtonPaloma Picasso, St. Tropez (from the Classic Portfolio), 1973

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H 20 in W 16 in

Paloma Picasso, St. Tropez (from the Classic Portfolio)

By Helmut Newton

Located in New York, NY

Category

1970s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso Paloma, 1950

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H 12.75 in W 9.75 in

Pablo Picasso Paloma

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Paloma Medium: Lithograph Date: 1950 Edition: 2000 Sheet Size: 12 3/4

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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPaloma, 1950

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H 12.75 in W 9.75 in

Paloma

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Washington, DC

Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Paloma Medium: Lithograph Date: 1950 Edition: 2000 Sheet Size: 12 3/4

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20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPaloma as a Rider-Lithograph, 1960

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H 14.5 in W 10.25 in

Paloma as a Rider-Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

From Toros y Toreros, texte de Luis Miguel Dominguin Artwork may be viewed at our warehouse in Brooklyn. Additional images and information are available upon request.

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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Pablo PicassoChildren : Claude and Paloma - Original lithograph, Handsigned (Bloch #664), 1950

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H 19.69 in W 25.6 in

Children : Claude and Paloma - Original lithograph, Handsigned (Bloch #664)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Paris, IDF

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Children : Paloma and Claude, 1950 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop

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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Horst P. HorstPaloma Picasso - New York, Untitled #2, 1985, 1985

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H 23.6 in W 23.6 in D 0.1 in

Paloma Picasso - New York, Untitled #2, 1985

By Horst P. Horst

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Paloma Picasso - New York, Untitled #2, 1985 by Horst P. Horst Archival Pigment Print Small Image

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1980s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper

Pablo PicassoPaloma et sa Poupée sur Fond Noir (Bloch 727), 1952 (December 14)

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H 27.5 in W 21.63 in

Paloma et sa Poupée sur Fond Noir (Bloch 727)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

Lithograph (crayon and scraper on zinc) printed on Arches wove paper From the edition of 50 Signed

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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoFrancoise, Claude, Paloma: La Lecture Et Les Jeux.i, January 15, 1953

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H 9.75 in W 13.5 in

Francoise, Claude, Paloma: La Lecture Et Les Jeux.i

By Pablo Picasso

Located in San Francisco, CA

proofs printed by Lacouriere or Frelaut in 1953 or 1960, and 20 additional artist's proofs apart from the

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20th Century Interior Prints

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$195,000

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Pablo Picasso, "Tête de Femme", original linoleum cut, hand signed

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chatsworth, CA

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1960s Modern Portrait Prints

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Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, "Three Colour Profile", original lithograph, hand signed, 1956

$45,000

H 16.5 in W 20 in

Pablo Picasso, "Three Colour Profile", original lithograph, hand signed

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Pablo Picasso "Three Colour Profile" 1956 Image Size: 16.5 x 20 inches Three colour litho on transfer From the edition of 50 numbered and signed proofs Picasso Lithographs- Fernand M...

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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, "Grand Tête" original linocut in colors, hand signed, 1963

$235,000

H 29.63 in W 24.44 in

Pablo Picasso, "Grand Tête" original linocut in colors, hand signed

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Grand Tête, Portrait of Jacqueline with sleek hair Color linocut printed in beige, yellow, red, blue, and black on cream wove paper with Arches watermark Numbered 14/50 from the edit...

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1960s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Linocut

Pablo PicassoFemme Assise dans un Fauteuil, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso, 1982

$9,500

H 36 in W 32 in

Femme Assise dans un Fauteuil, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Seated in an armchair, the woman in this Pablo Picasso print appears fragmented and disjointed due to the artist’s integration of multiple perspectives. A lithograph from the Marina ...

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1980s Cubist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, The Divan, The Blues of Barcelona, 1963 (after), 1963

$7,596Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.34 in W 16.5 in

Pablo Picasso, The Divan, The Blues of Barcelona, 1963 (after)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Le divan (The Divan), from the folio Les Bleus de Barcelone, 12 aquarelles et pastels (The Blues of Barc...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Pablo PicassoFemme assise au chignon, 1962

$125,000

H 24.75 in W 23.5 in

Femme assise au chignon

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

ABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Femme assise au chignon, 1962 Linocut printed in four colors on vélin d’Arches paper 24 3⁄4 x 17 1⁄2 inches ; 62.8 x 44.4 cm Numbered ‘11/50’ and signed ‘Pic...

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20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Linocut

Pablo PicassoFemme Accoudée au Drapeau Bleu et Rouge, Framed Lithograph after Pablo Picasso, 1982

$11,250

H 35.25 in W 30.75 in

Femme Accoudée au Drapeau Bleu et Rouge, Framed Lithograph after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

A lithograph from the Marina Picasso Estate Collection after the Pablo Picasso Cubist painting "Femme Accoudée au Drapeau Bleu et Rouge". The original painting was completed in 1932....

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Late 20th Century Cubist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso, La Picador II, original lithograph, 1961

$2,450

H 9.5 in W 12.5 in

Pablo Picasso, La Picador II, original lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chatsworth, CA

Pablo Picasso Le Picador II from A Los Toros Avec Picasso Lithograph in 24 colors on wove paper 1961 Image Size: 8 x 10 inches Frame Size: 21 x 23 inches Dated in the plate Referenc...

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1960s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso Estate Hand Signed Lithograph Abstract Cubist Composition, 1982

$3,800

H 22 in W 29.5 in

Pablo Picasso Estate Hand Signed Lithograph Abstract Cubist Composition

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Surfside, FL

Pablo Picasso (after) "Tete De Mort, Lampe, Cruches Et Poireaux" limited edition print on Arches paper, Hand signed by Marina Picasso lower right and numbered 318/500 lower left Fr...

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20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoFemme, 1955

$50,000

H 11.89 in W 4.18 in

Femme

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Femme, 1955 White earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and engraved by knife. Glaze inside Height: 11 7/8 in. ; 30.2 cm Stamped ‘Madoura Plein Feu/Editio...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo PicassoAfter PABLO PICASSO "Tête de Femme au Chapeau", 1956

$92,000

H 41 in W 35 in D 3 in

After PABLO PICASSO "Tête de Femme au Chapeau"

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

PABLO PICASSO (AFTER) Tête de Femme au Chapeau. Color lithograph 1956 Sheet size 650x540 mm; 25⅝x21¼ inches, full margins. Proof before letters, aside from the published poster e...

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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoVisage, Cubist Portrait Lithograph after Pablo Picasso, 1982

$12,000

H 39 in W 32 in

Visage, Cubist Portrait Lithograph after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Grabbing the faces of one another, the two women in this Pablo Picasso print tenderly kiss one another. Seen in profile view from the position of the viewer, the scene is loving albe...

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1980s Cubist Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPablo Picasso (1881–1973) "Peintre et modèle avec un noeud dans les cheveux", 1964

$12,000

H 24 in W 28 in D 1.5 in

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) "Peintre et modèle avec un noeud dans les cheveux"

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pablo Picasso 1881–1973 "Peintre et modèle avec un noeud dans les cheveux" 1964 etching and aquatint on BFK Rives image: 10¾ h × 15 w in (27 × 38 cm) sheet: 15 h × 18⅞ w in (38 × 48 ...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Pablo PicassoGrande Tête De Femme Au Chapeau Orné (Woman’s Big Head with Decked Hat), 1964

$200,000

H 23.625 in W 19.625 in

Grande Tête De Femme Au Chapeau Orné (Woman’s Big Head with Decked Hat)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Created in 1964, this red earthenware clay big rectangular plaque printed with engobe pad is #15 from the edition of 50. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU’ and ‘EMPREI...

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1960s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo PicassoFemme au Chapeau, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso, 1982

$13,200

H 36 in W 34.5 in

Femme au Chapeau, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Wearing a hat, the woman is represented with a series of black and white shapes that surve alongside one another. Accented by a mustard yellow, the portrait features different perspe...

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1980s Cubist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo PicassoPortrait de Face sur Fond Rose et Vert, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso, 1982

$8,995Sale Price|28% Off

H 40 in W 32 in

Portrait de Face sur Fond Rose et Vert, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

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Lithograph

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Paloma Picasso Print For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the paloma picasso print you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Modern style, while we also have 1 Modern versions to choose from as well. Adding a paloma picasso print to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gray, brown and more. There have been many interesting paloma picasso print examples over the years, but those made by Horst P. Horst, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Helmut Newton are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in archival pigment print, pigment print and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. If space is limited, you can find a small paloma picasso print measuring 9.75 high and 10.25 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 100 across to better suit those in the market for a large paloma picasso print.

How Much is a Paloma Picasso Print?

The average selling price for a paloma picasso print we offer is $5,000, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $27,500 for the highest priced.

Questions About Paloma Picasso Print

What happened to Paloma Picasso?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
What happened to Paloma Picasso was that she became a designer. She started designing her own jewelry in 1979 and is well known for her collaboration with Tiffany & Co., for which she continues to create pieces. Picasso also has her own luxury eponymous brand offering sunglasses, bags and other accessories. In 2023, she was named the administrator of the estate of her father, Pablo Picasso. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Paloma Picasso jewelry and accessories.
Is Paloma Picasso related to Pablo Picasso?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
Yes, Paloma Picasso is related to Pablo Picasso. The French fashion designer known for her celebrated collaboration with Tiffany & Co. is actually his daughter. Her mother is the artist Françoise Gilot. On 1stDibs, find a range of Paloma Picasso jewelry and accessories from some of the world's top boutiques.
Did Picasso make prints?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Pablo Picasso did make prints, mainly in etching, lithography and linocut. He created his first print when he was a teenager, and his last print was when he was 90. Throughout his career, he created 2,400 prints. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Is it worth buying a Picasso print?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Yes, many art lovers believe that buying a Picasso print is worth it. A prolific and revolutionary artist, Pablo Picasso had a tremendous impact on the development of 20th-century modern art. Although he is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, his influence extended to Surrealism, neoclassicism and Expressionism, making his pieces desirable to many collectors. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Picasso prints is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Pablo Picasso prints and other art on 1stDibs.
Are Picasso prints worth money?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
Yes, some Picasso prints are worth money based on their subject, condition and other factors. In 2022, the sale of Le Repas Frugal set a new record for Picasso prices when it sold for more than $7.6 million at an auction at Christie's in London. Picasso was a prolific artist, and over the course of his life, he produced more than 2,400 prints. If you're in possession of one, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it and give you an idea of how much it may be worth. Shop a variety of Pablo Picasso prints on 1stDibs.
How many prints did Picasso make?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Pablo Picasso enjoyed making prints and did so throughout his life. It’s estimated that he made approximately 2,400 different prints through a wide variety of techniques including etchings, lithographs and linocut. Shop a selection of Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
How did Pablo Picasso make his lino prints?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To make his lino prints, Pablo Picasso would carve part of an image into a block, apply ink and press it onto his medium. He would then add more carvings, apply more ink and repeat several times until he finished the image. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Pablo Picasso prints.
How much is a signed Picasso print worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 6, 2024
A signed Picasso print can be worth quite a bit of money. In 2022, a signed print titled "Le Repas frugal" ("The Frugal Repast") by the revolutionary Spanish artist sold for $8 million.

While a Cubist painting by the artist sold for $179 million in 2015, the price range for original Pablo Picasso prints is vast. A signed Picasso print can garner millions of dollars at auction, even as a lesser-known lithograph might sell for somewhere in the low five figures.

It's important to note that determining the value of any collectible depends on a variety of factors. Fine art prints are more valuable when they are signed by the artist, and experts suggest that a print's value can gradually increase over time. A signed Picasso print's precise worth, however, will depend on its condition (paper is fragile!), subject matter and provenance.

Larger prints as well as works in color are likely to be worth more than their smaller counterparts in black and white. The value of a print is also informed by whether the work is editioned or not, as well as the size and number of the edition. (A print from an edition run of 50 is theoretically more valuable than one from a run of 200.)

Picasso created "The Frugal Repast" at the end of what is known as his "Blue Period," in which the artist stuck to a monochromatic palette of blue and blue-green for most of the paintings he produced between 1901 and 1904.

The etching was made in 1904 in Paris using a recycled zinc plate that Picasso scraped clean of what was previously there. The print is part of what came to be known as the "Saltimbanque Suite," the artist's first major body of work in printmaking. And while Picasso had no formal training in printmaking, he was a tireless innovator with media, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures throughout his lifetime.

Find a range of Pablo Picasso art on 1stDibs.