Original ink drawing on paper signed ''Picasso'' at lower left, accompanied by the date ''5.12.50'' and the Roman numeral ''XXVIII''. Image depicts the face of a woman, superimposed by a dove in flight, with what appears to be the sun shining from behind. A beautifully layered composition with elegant, expressive lines in the Abstract style of Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). Reverse of the page contains small, handwritten inscriptions that appear to be in Italian. Piece measures approximately 10.5'' x 7.75''.

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 10.5'' x 7.75''
Circa:
1950

Paper is nicely toned with signs of age and minor distress. Vertical creases resulting in staining run from top to bottom and are more prominent en verso. Various smudges and stains.The image, signature, and inscription show very well. Please view pictures for more information.