Pablo Picasso Oil on Canvas

Updated September 8, 2026

Lot number	12
Estimate	5,000.00 - 9,000.00 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: Bull and Fallen Figure Technique: Oil on canvas Measures: 12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.6 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Good condition. The painted surface presents layered applications of pigment, clearly defined black outlines, and visible gestural brushwork throughout. Minor surface wear and handling marks consistent with age and display may be present. Areas of staining, discoloration, and scattered marks are visible on the reverse. The canvas appears stable and display-ready. Presented in a dark brown and gold-tone frame showing light age-related wear. Provenance: From a private Florida estate. According to the consignor, the work descended within the family from a relative who lived in Paris during the postwar period. No supporting records accompanied the work upon consignment. This provenance reflects the ownership history supplied when the artwork was received for cataloging. Visual Description: This dramatic composition depicts a powerful horned bull occupying the center of a fragmented scene, surrounded by overlapping human and animal forms. The figures are constructed through angular planes, heavy black contours, and compressed spatial relationships. Muted passages of gray, brown, green, red, ochre, and violet heighten the work’s somber atmosphere. The bull imagery, fractured anatomy, and sense of conflict recall the Cubist and wartime visual vocabulary associated with Pablo Picasso, particularly his depictions of the bull, horse, and human suffering. Bears an inscription reading “Picasso” on the reverse. 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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