
Description
After Pablo Picasso (Spanish; 1881-1973). Bacchanal with Bull (Bacchanale au toro); 1962. Color linocut reproduction on paper. Unsigned; as issued. Not numbered. Accompanied by Regency Fine Art Certificate (Reg. # FA-00820-750-05/17/94) correctly identifying the work as By/After: Picasso; P. and Not Signed. Pablo Picasso created the original Bacchanal with Bull in 1959 at the age of 78; pioneering the innovative reduction method of linocut printing at the Arnera workshop in Vallauris; France. This technique involved progressively cutting away portions of a single linoleum block between color printings; creating remarkably complex multi-colored images from what was traditionally considered a simple medium. The composition depicts a mythological bacchanalia scene featuring revelers and a bull; themes that recurred throughout Picasso's oeuvre. The bull held particular significance for Picasso; symbolizing strength; virility; and the essence of Spanish culture. In 1962; authorized reproduction editions were issued by Cercle d'Art (Paris); Harry N. Abrams (New York); and Gerd Hatje (Stuttgart). These editions were printed at the Arnera workshops using new linoleum blocks created specifically for the reproductions; resulting in prints approximately 42% smaller than the originals. Unlike the original edition of 50 signed and numbered impressions published by Galerie Louise Leiris; these reproduction editions were issued unsigned and unnumbered; making the present example consistent with these authorized 1962 editions. The original 1959 linocut is recorded in Georges Bloch; Pablo Picasso: Catalogue de l'oeuvre grave et lithographie; and Brigitte Baer; Picasso Peintre-Graveur; no. 1264.
CONDITION: Good condition overall. Colors remain vibrant with no visible fading. The print appears clean with no foxing; tears; or creases visible. Housed in a gilt wood frame under glass. Not examined out of frame.
DIMENSIONS: Image: 11.5 x 13.34 in. (29.2 x 33.9 cm); Frame: 27 x 28 x 2 in. (68.6 x 71.1 x 5.1 cm)
PROVENANCE: Private Collection of Judy Clancey; Atlanta; GA.
CONDITION: Good condition overall. Colors remain vibrant with no visible fading. The print appears clean with no foxing; tears; or creases visible. Housed in a gilt wood frame under glass. Not examined out of frame.
DIMENSIONS: Image: 11.5 x 13.34 in. (29.2 x 33.9 cm); Frame: 27 x 28 x 2 in. (68.6 x 71.1 x 5.1 cm)
PROVENANCE: Private Collection of Judy Clancey; Atlanta; GA.
- Low Estimate: 300.00
- High Estimate: 600.00
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After Pablo Picasso Bacchanal with Bull Color Linocut 1962
Estimate $300-$600
Starting Price
$250
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Fine Arts Winter Collection
Feb 16, 2026 1:49 AM ESTCOMMERCE, GA, United States
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