Original ink drawing on paper, signed ''Picasso'' at top left, dated below ''5.12.50'' with Roman Numeral ''XXIII''. This drawing depicts the face of a woman superimposed over a dove in flight. Image features clean, elongated lines done in the Abstract style of Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). This drawing represents a common theme for Picasso know as the ''Face of Peace'' series. Paper has a visible watermark, what appears to be an anchor inside of a circle. Paper has the remnants of a seal in the upper right hand corner. Piece measures approximately 10'' x 7.5''.

Finger Lakes Auction has been commissioned to liquidate a collection of Fine Art from a Prominent European Collector and Dealer. This is one of the pieces from that collection. This item is being sold ''as is''. Unless otherwise noted, authenticity has not been firmly established.

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Provenance:
This piece comes from a Prominent European Collector of Fine Art.
Dimensions:
Approx. 10'' x 7.5''
Circa:
1950

Paper is nicely toned with minor stains, smudging and other signs of age mostly at the edges. Folding/chips at the top and bottom right corners. Noted creases and line stains. Overall image and signature show well.