Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881–1973) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Title Buste d'homme Medium Oil on Corrugated Cardboard Dimensions 28.25 × 22 inches (72 × 56 cm) Date 1969 Condition Good overall condition. The painting presents strong color saturation and an attractive surface with light handling wear consistent with age. The corrugated cardboard support remains stable and the work displays well. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance The reverse bears a Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York label identifying the work as Buste d'homme by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), described as signed, dated, and numbered 29.7.69, executed in oil on corrugated cardboard, measuring 28¼ × 22 inches (72 × 56 cm), painted in 1969. This gallery 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 expressive portrait reflects the inventive visual language of Pablo Picasso's celebrated late period. Executed on corrugated cardboard, the composition transforms an everyday material into a dynamic modern portrait through bold black contours, vibrant primary colors, and simplified geometric forms. The monumental bow, asymmetrical eyes, elongated triangular nose, and rhythmic decorative motifs demonstrate the playful experimentation that characterized Picasso's prolific output during the late 1960s. The textured cardboard support enhances the work's tactile quality while emphasizing the artist's fascination with unconventional materials and spontaneous execution. Bright blues, greens, reds, yellows, and whites create a lively chromatic harmony that balances the composition's strong graphic structure. Attributed to Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), this work captures the spirit of the artist's late Cubist-inspired portraiture, where expressive distortion, economy of line, and bold color combine to produce an image of remarkable vitality and visual impact. A striking addition to collections of Modern Art, Cubism, Post-War Art, and investment-quality decorative paintings. 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 t

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