Pablo Picasso, Harlequin in Thought

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Lot number	136
Estimate	1,500.00 - 2,750.00 USD
Auction	International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics
Date	August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.
Location	New Mexico, New Mexico

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) An oil on canvas depicting a seated Harlequin in classic diamond-patterned attire, resting his head on his hand in a contemplative pose. The composition utilizes a muted palette of cerulean blue, dusty rose, and earthy ochre, rendered with bold outlines and a sense of melancholic stillness. Signed "Picasso" in the upper right. Framed. Pablo Picasso was a revolutionary Spanish artist and a primary founder of the Cubist movement, renowned for his immense versatility across painting, sculpture, and ceramics. Spending most of his adult life in France, he moved through several distinct stylistic periods, including his Rose and Blue periods which often featured circus performers and harlequins. His legacy is defined by a constant reinvention of form and an unparalleled influence on the trajectory of 20th-century visual culture. Dimensions: Unframed: 27 1/4 x 19 1/4 inches Framed: 33 5/8 x 26 1/8 inches Provenance: Private collection.

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