AFTER PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881 - 1973). Plate from "Les Portraits Imaginaires," 1969, Limited edition lithograph in colors (after a painting on cardboard) and pencil numbered A 186 of an edition of 250. This work is marked "A" confirming it is for the American market. Stone signed and dated (23 February 1969) upper left hand corner. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 25.25" x 19.5"; frame: 27.5" x 22" Estimate $1,500-2,500
The lithograph is based on an original series of paintings on cardboard Pablo Picasso executed in 1969. Picasso collaborated with lithographer Marcel Salinas to create this lithographic series. Many of the lithographs even incorporate color and striped patterns that mimic the cardboard used as the surface for the original paintings.
