1955 After Pablo Picasso, "Clown a Cheval" 2nd French Edition Period Offset Lithograph

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A rare period offset lithograph, print, after painting "Clown a Cheval" (Clown on Horse, 1904) by Pablo Picasso. Comes from … Read more A rare period offset lithograph, print, after painting "Clown a Cheval" (Clown on Horse, 1904) by Pablo Picasso. Comes from a limited 2nd edition of XVI pieces from Picasso's Blue and Rose periods, created while the great artist was still living, published by Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1955. Signed in the print at the lower left corner: "Picasso". Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a sheet of heavy paper. Information regarding the original artwork, in French, will be found by lifting the plate. Numbered "VII" in lower right corner. Excellent condition - never framed.

Overall 10.75"W x 14.75"H
Image 7.5" x 11" H

Number of printed copies of the folio is unknown. According to different sources it was 500 or 1000 copies.

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. See less