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Lot #454
Pablo Picasso

Picasso's spearman—a primitive 1964 sketch

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Picasso's spearman—a primitive 1964 sketch

Primitive unsigned original green felt tip sketch of a man holding a spear accomplished by Pablo Picasso on a 6.25 x 2.75 check made out to "Pablo Picasso" for one dollar of "posting costs," dated February 14, 1964. Includes the original mailing envelope, imprinted on the flap with Picasso's address at the Villa Notre-Dame-de-Vie at Mougins, prominently addressed in Picasso's hand in the same green felt tip to Ken Browne in Mesa, Arizona. In fine condition. A unique piece of original artwork by Picasso, whose artistic sensibilities were no doubt inspired by prehistoric works—after viewing the famed cave paintings at Lascaux in 1940, he reportedly remarked: 'We have invented nothing.'

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #545 - Ended February 06, 2019