Bidspirit auction | Pablo Picasso ”Le Picador II”

Pablo Picasso ”Le Picador II” Lithograph - Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). Lithograph on paper titled ”Le Picador II, ” 1961. From an edition of approximately 15 artist's proofs apart from the edition of 50. A Los Toros avec Picasso book edition. Reference: BL.1017; M.350; BB.108; C.113. Provenance: Pablo Picasso to the Marina Picasso Collection (inventory No. 515454); The Metropolitan Museum of Art; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota’s art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. Sight; height: 15 in x width: 20 in. Framed; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 28 in x depth: 1 3/4 in. Condition: The colors are bold and bright. There are no visible tears, losses, or signs of repair. The sheet is slightly toned. A few minute accretions. Wear along the right deckled edge. Floated in frame atop a nonacidic mat. Light wear to the frame. Not inspected out of frame.