Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) - Lot 393

Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) Les 156, Midnight Bath. Women surprised by a hilarious sailor (plate 123), 1978 Original etching (Atelier Crommelynck) Signed with the stamp Justified HC B/C On wove paper 50 x 66 cm REFERENCE : - Bloch catalog raisonné #1978 - Geiser-Baer catalog raisonné #1987 Bc INFORMATION : The series known as the "156 etchings" is the last engraved by Picasso (then aged over 90) between 1970 and 1972. These plates were exhibited at the Louise Leiris gallery from January 24 to February 24, 1973, a few weeks before the artist's death, and the edition was completed in 1978 in the Crommelynck workshops, faithful friends of Picasso. They bear the artist's signature stamp (Lugt 2026e). PROVENANCE: Personal collection of Aldo Crommelynck, publisher and friend of the artist. Excellent condition Works on paper (posters, prints) will be sent, on request, in reinforced tubes with tracking and insurance up to 500€, by MBE Paris VIII at the following rates: France 39€ / EU + UK 49€ / Switzerland 79€ / USA and Canada 109€ / Rest of the world 125€.