By Pablo Picasso
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Fleurs dans un Verre no 6 (Flowers in a Glass no 6), from the album Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949 (Picasso Lithographer II, 1947-1949), originates from the 1950 edition published by Editions du Livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte-Carlo, and Fernand Mourlot, Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, November 25, 1950. Fleurs dans un Verre no 6 reveals Picasso’s lyrical reinvention of the still life motif, combining fluid contour, spatial compression, and bold graphic clarity in a composition that exemplifies his postwar lithographic experimentation.
Executed as a lithograph on grand velin Renage filigrane paper with la marque de l'editeur, this work measures 12.625 x 9.75 inches (32.07 x 24.77 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition demonstrates the exceptional technical mastery of Mourlot Freres and the refined production standards associated with the collaboration between Mourlot and Andre Sauret.
Artwork Details:
Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Title: Fleurs dans un Verre no 6 (Flowers in a Glass no 6), from Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949 (Picasso Lithographer II, 1947-1949)
Medium: Lithograph on grand velin Renage filigrane paper with la marque de l'editeur
Dimensions: 12.625 x 9.75 inches (32.07 x 24.77 cm)
Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued
Date: 1950
Publisher: Editions du Livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret, Editeur, Monte-Carlo, and Fernand Mourlot, Editeur, Paris
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Catalogue Raisonne: Picasso, Pablo, et al. Picasso Lithographe. Andre Seuret, 1949-1964, illustration 98
Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium
Provenance: From the album Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949 (Picasso Lithographer II, 1947-1949), published 1950
Notes:
Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This publication, made by Fernand Mourlot and Andre Sauret, was printed in MMD examples, on grand velin Renage filigrane paper a la marque de l'editeur. It was completed to print on November 25, 1950 on the presses of Mourlot Freres and Georges Duval, master printers in Paris. The typography is from L'Imprimerie Union.
About the Publication:
Picasso Lithographe II, 1947-1949 (Picasso Lithographer II, 1947-1949), published in 1950 by Editions du Livre, Monte-Carlo, under the direction of Andre Sauret in collaboration with Fernand Mourlot, represents a landmark continuation of the comprehensive documentation of Picasso’s lithographic production. Conceived as part of an ambitious multi volume survey, the publication reflects the close and innovative partnership between Picasso and the Mourlot atelier, whose technical experimentation and mastery significantly advanced the possibilities of modern lithography. Printed on grand velin Renage filigrane paper bearing the publisher’s watermark, the edition exemplifies the highest standards of postwar French art publishing, combining scholarly rigor, meticulous printing, and refined materials. The collaboration between Sauret and Mourlot resulted in a foundational reference for collectors, institutions, and historians, elevating the art album into a serious vehicle for modern art scholarship and connoisseurship. Picasso Lithographe II remains an essential document of twentieth century printmaking, embodying both the technical brilliance of the Mourlot workshop and Picasso’s relentless graphic innovation.
About the Artist:
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose extraordinary vision revolutionized modern art and defined the visual language of the 20th century. A child prodigy from Malaga, Spain, Picasso’s career spanned more than seven decades and encompassed an astonishing range of styles and innovations—from the melancholic Blue and romantic Rose periods to his pioneering invention of Cubism with Georges Braque, which shattered conventional notions of perspective and form. Influenced by the bold expressiveness of El Greco, the structure of Cezanne, and the vitality of African and Iberian sculpture, Picasso became a central figure of the Paris avant-garde, working in creative dialogue with contemporaries such as Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. His insatiable experimentation extended across painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture, forever expanding the boundaries of artistic expression. A master of reinvention, Picasso profoundly shaped generations of artists who followed—from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, and Jean-Michel Basquiat to Jeff Koons and Banksy—cementing his status as a timeless cultural icon whose works remain among the most sought after worldwide. His landmark painting Les Femmes d'Alger (Version "O") achieved a record-breaking sale of $179,365,000 at Christie's, New York, on May 11, 2015, affirming Picasso's enduring legacy as one of the most influential and valuable artists in history.
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1950s Cubist Michigan