Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881–1973) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number	37
Estimate	16,000.00 - 32,000.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Fine European & American Modern Art Auction
Date	August 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Auction house	International Art Auction Gallery
Location	Mississauga, ON

Title Buste de Femme Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 31 1/2 × 24 inches (80 × 60 cm) Date 1939 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays vibrant colors and bold, well-defined forms with light surface wear consistent with age. Framed and ready for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. Provenance Galerie Louis Carré, Paris, France (gallery label affixed verso); thereafter Private Collection. Description A vibrant Cubist portrait depicting the stylized bust of a woman rendered in bold geometric forms and vivid planes of turquoise, blue, pink, gray, black, and white. Executed in oil on canvas, the composition exemplifies the artist's mature exploration of abstraction through simplified facial features, expressive line work, and a dynamic interplay of color and form. The strong profile and frontal viewpoints merge seamlessly, creating the visual complexity characteristic of twentieth-century Cubism. Attributed to Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), this painting reflects many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's late Cubist portraits, including fragmented perspective, bold black contours, flattened pictorial space, expressive color harmonies, and the synthesis of multiple viewpoints within a single composition. 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 authorities.

Pablo Picasso (Spanish 1881–1973) Oil on Canvas

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