Signed (upper right)

Image Dimensions: 27 1/2 x 19 3/4 in (70 x 50 cm)

This lot is accompanied by a consignor-provided COA or related documentation, offered as received.

Pablo Picasso's portraits from the late 1930s represent one of the most psychologically charged and formally inventive periods of his career. During this time, he developed a highly expressive visual language in which the human face became a site of fragmentation, reconstruction, and emotional intensity.

This composition presents a female portrait rendered through distorted planes and multiple viewpoints. The face is divided into contrasting zones of color, with features reassembled into a dynamic and asymmetrical structure. The elongated eyes, angular nose, and exaggerated contours create a striking visual presence.

The composition is tightly focused. The figure occupies the majority of the pictorial field, eliminating extraneous elements and directing attention to the face and upper body. This compression enhances the psychological immediacy of the image.

Color is vivid and expressive. Bold contrasts between greens, blues, reds, and flesh tones generate tension and movement across the surface. The use of color is not descriptive but structural, defining form and emotional tone simultaneously.

The line work is assertive and fluid. Thick contours outline the figure, while internal lines divide and articulate the planes of the face. This interplay between contour and fragmentation is central to Picasso's approach during this period.

The portrait operates beyond naturalistic representation. Instead, it conveys a layered perception of the subject, combining multiple viewpoints into a single unified image. This approach reflects Picasso's ongoing exploration of time, perception, and identity.

The figure's expression is complex and ambiguous. The simultaneous presence of calmness and distortion introduces a psychological tension that is characteristic of Picasso's portraits from this era.

Picasso's works from the late 1930s are held in major institutions such as the Musee Picasso, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Tate. Portraits from this period remain among the most important and actively traded works in his market.

In a spatial context, this composition commands strong attention. Its bold color contrasts and structural intensity make it a powerful focal point in contemporary settings.

Ultimately, this work exemplifies Picasso's ability to transform portraiture into a dynamic system of form and emotion, where structure, color, and perception converge into a deeply compelling visual statement.

ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.

Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.

The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.

Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.

All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.

Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studio, or period. Exact authorship, origin, attribution, or date may be unknown, and the lot may not be included in any official catalogue raisonne, archive, registry, or recognized reference source.

Yakon Auctions makes no express or implied warranties or guarantees regarding authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, condition, provenance, attribution, description, value, or marketability. Buyers are responsible for due diligence and should seek independent expert advice before bidding.

No return, refund, cancellation, or bid retraction will be accepted based on disputes regarding authenticity, attribution, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, description, estimated value, market value, or buyer's post-sale opinion.

Original invoices, reports, certificates, or documents shown in listings will be included only if all items listed on that document are purchased. If only part relates to the purchased lot, a digital copy may be provided upon request at Yakon Auctions' discretion.

Please bid responsibly. If you do not agree with auction sale principles, the "As Is" nature of the property, or the binding nature of bidding, please do not bid.

For inquiries, please contact Support@yakonauctions.com .