Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881–1973) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Title Buste de Femme Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 31 3/4 × 23 3/4 inches (80 × 60 cm) Date September 29, 1966 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays vibrant color, confident black outlining, and well-preserved painted surfaces throughout the composition. Minor wear consistent with age and handling. The canvas remains structurally stable and presents beautifully for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance The reverse bears a Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, label identifying the work as Buste de Femme by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), oil on canvas, dated 29.9.66 and painted on September 29, 1966. This label is presented as part of the artwork's provenance and historical documentation and should not be interpreted as a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. Description This striking portrait presents a stylized female bust rendered through bold geometric forms, expressive black contour lines, and a vivid palette of magenta, violet, ochre, orange, gray, and blue. The composition emphasizes asymmetrical facial construction, simplified anatomy, and flattened pictorial space, creating a powerful modernist interpretation of the human figure. Attributed to Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), this work displays many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's late Cubist and figurative period, including fragmented facial planes, expressive line work, strong graphic composition, and vibrant color relationships. The painting reflects the inventive visual language that established Picasso as one of the most influential artists of twentieth-century Modern Art. Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated, catalogued, or accepted by the appropriate authentication authorit

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