PABLO PICASSO (Spanish, 1881-1973). Le Singe (The Monkey), circa 1942, Created between 1941-1942, it is a limited edition drypoint etching and aquatint of an edition of 226. It is plate facing page 86 from Comte de Buffon's "Eaux-fortes originale pour des textes de Buffon (Histoire naturelle)" 1936, published 1942 by printer Roger Lacourière (French, 1892-1966). Unsigned. Unframed. Note: The artwork is not glued down to a hard surface; it is mounted with hinges to a removable back board. SIZE: composition (irreg.): 10 13/16 x 8 11/16," Platemark: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.; Sheet: 17 5/16 x 13 in. - composition (irreg.): 10 13/16 x 8 11/16," Platemark: 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.; Sheet: 17 5/16 x 13 in. Viewing by appointment only. Estimate $1,400-1,700
