Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Avignon Prolongation

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Avignon Prolongation, 1973 Original color lithographic exhibition poster, produced for Picasso Avignon Prolongation in the Palais des Papes in Avignon in 1973. The poster was printed in Paris by the renowned printer Mourlot, with Henri Deschamps as the lithographer. Bottom right in the design is the printed inscription: "HENRI DESCHAMPS GRAV. LITH. MOURLOT IMP. 73" The poster is printed on Arches paper. The original ARCHES watermark is clearly present in the paper and is visible in one of the photos with transmitted light. Details: Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Title: Picasso Avignon Prolongation Year: 1973 Object: original exhibition poster Technique: color lithographic print Printer: Mourlot, Paris Lithographer: Henri Deschamps Paper: Arches, with visible ARCHES watermark Dimensions: 70.9 x 57.4 cm Signed: no Numbered: no Bibliographic reference: Rodrigo no. 252 Reference Musée national Picasso-Paris: 012/00560 Not framed The design is based on a work from Picasso's late period with Mougins as its subject, painted in 1972. The poster was produced in 1973 for the exhibition in Avignon Condition: The poster is over 50 years old and in good vintage condition, with clear signs of aging and use. The poster has been stored rolled for a long period and therefore shows roll creases. Along, especially along the left edge, there are multiple creases/folds. Furthermore, there are scattered smaller creases and print marks, mainly in the margins. In the bottom white margin there are some light discolorations/streaks. The printed design itself generally presents well. There are no large missing parts visible. The poster is not mounted or affixed to linen. The condition has been extensively documented and photographed up close. Therefore, view all photos carefully; they form an important part of the condition description. Also the ARCHES watermark, the mention Henri Deschamps/Mourlot, and the reverse side have been photographed separately. The poster will be carefully rolled and protected packaged for shipment in a sturdy tube.

Estimate:£211.2

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