The 30 Minute Rule begins November 11 at 7:00 PM EST. An Initial Bid Must Be Placed By November 11 at 6:00 PM EST To Participate After 6:00 PM EST
ALS in pencil in Spanish, signed “Picasso,” one page, penned on the reverse of a 12.5 x 9.25 menu, no date. In this warm, informal handwritten letter, Pablo Picasso thanks a friend for sending him a pair of socks, illustrating his gratitude with a charming original sketch of a sock at the bottom of the page. Picasso also mentions that he is with “Minuni,” a bullfighter whom the artist had befriended and assisted financially after witnessing him suffer an injury in the ring. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall creasing.
An unusually large and visually engaging piece of correspondence, combining Picasso’s instantly recognizable signature with an original drawing and a personal glimpse into his friendships and generosity. The whimsical sock sketch—directly inspired by the subject of the letter—gives the piece particular charm, transforming a simple note of thanks into a distinctive example of Picasso’s spontaneous draftsmanship.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
$250.00
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
Third-party authentication service applies only to signatures and handwriting, and does not cover the addition of sketches, artwork, musical quotations, etc.
