1943 Original Picasso "Femme Dans Un Fauteuil" Lithograph

Description

Rare excellent vintage period First Edition offset lithograph, full-color print of Cubist painting "Femme Dans Un Fauteuil" (Woman in an … more Rare excellent vintage period First Edition offset lithograph, full-color print of Cubist painting "Femme Dans Un Fauteuil" (Woman in an Armchair, 1941) by Pablo Picasso. Comes from a First Limited edition of XVI pieces from Picasso's Cubism period, published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1943. Pieces for this portfolio were selected by Pablo Picasso himself. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Information regarding the original artwork, in French, will be found by lifting the piece. Numbered "VI" in lower right corner of the board. Excellent condition of the print, age wear and foxing on on the board, never framed.

Overall 11"W x 14.75"H
Image 8.5"W x 10.5" H

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialised itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. less