Pablo Picasso (Yomiuri Shinbun portfolio)
Tokyo: The Yomiuri Shinbun, 1951.
First edition. Very rare collection of five oversize photogravures by Picasso for the prestigious Yomiuri Shinbun newspaper in Tokyo: two ink drawings, two lithographs, and a design in color crayon, "Tranche de pasteque" or "Slice of Watermelon." The others are
"Tête de Femme," "Jeux sur la Plage," "Nu Assis, de Profil," and "La Colombe (The Dove)."
Various sizes housed in publisher's portfolio with printed boards, ties, and blue cloth spine, measuring 15.75x23.75". Title page shows square of offsetting. Prints Near Fine with a little creasing along edges; slipcase Very Good, scuffed and soiled.
Price: $2,500
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