Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Dressage at the circus, with horsewoman, magician, falconer and Noah's dove in the foreground (Les 156, pl. 36). April 19-20, 1970. Etching. 486x365. Bloch 1891; Baer 1897. Very fine proof on cream vellum, numbered in pencil and stamped with the signature (Lugt 2026e). Short vertical broken creases along the upper lateral edges of the folio, with minor reddish soiling and a band of very light dusting. Full margins. Edition of 50 proofs. Galerie Louise Leiris éd. 1978.

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