Pablo Picasso French Oil on Canvas

Updated September 8, 2026

Lot number	2
Estimate	6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Category	Fine Art & Prints
Auction	Modern Masters & Contemporary Icons – Fine Art Auction
Date	September 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM EDT
Auction house	International Art Auction Gallery
Location	Homestead, Florida

Title: Woman in a Green Hat Reading Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 16 x 12 inches (40.6 x 30.5 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Good condition. The painted surface presents vivid coloration, visible brushwork, and clearly defined linear elements throughout. Minor surface wear and handling marks consistent with age and display may be present. The canvas appears stable and display-ready, retaining its saturated palette and strong visual impact. Presented in a black frame showing light age-related wear. Provenance: From a private collection in Asturias, Spain. No additional ownership or acquisition records accompanied the work when it was received for cataloging. Visual Description: This vertical portrait depicts a seated woman wearing a broad green and burgundy hat while holding an open book. Her face is reconstructed through overlapping frontal and profile viewpoints, asymmetrical green eyes, and strongly outlined geometric planes. Curving blue hair, angular garments, and exaggerated hands introduce additional movement throughout the tightly compressed composition. Rich passages of blue, green, violet, yellow, burgundy, and black create a dramatic decorative effect. The distorted perspective, fragmented facial structure, and vibrant palette recall the Cubist and Surrealist-influenced portraiture associated with Pablo Picasso. Bears an inscription reading “Picasso” on the book near the lower right. This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don't hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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