511 - Pablo Picasso Autograph Letter Signed with Sketch

Pablo Picasso Autograph Letter Signed with Sketch ALS in pencil in Spanish, signed “Picasso,” one page, penned on the reverse of a 12.5 x 9.25 menu, no date. In this warm, informal handwritten letter, Pablo Picasso thanks a friend for sending him a pair of socks, illustrating his gratitude with a charming original sketch of a sock at the bottom of the page. Picasso also mentions that he is with “Minuni,” a bullfighter whom the artist had befriended and assisted financially after witnessing him suffer an injury in the ring. In fine condition, with intersecting folds and light overall creasing. An unusually large and visually engaging piece of correspondence, combining Picasso’s instantly recognizable signature with an original drawing and a personal glimpse into his friendships and generosity. The whimsical sock sketch—directly inspired by the subject of the letter—gives the piece particular charm, transforming a simple note of thanks into a distinctive example of Picasso’s spontaneous draftsmanship.