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Picasso with Bettina and Sword

Creator: Mark Shaw -Pablo Picasso
Offered by: Liz O'Brien representing Mark Shaw

Description
Photographed for LIFE in 1955 in his new Cannes Villa, La Californie, Picasso celebrates his Fashion debut by clowning around with a fedora and a sword. Top French Model, Bettina Graziani wears an outfit by American Fashion Designer Claire McCardell. The shirt's pattern is in the style of a Picasso still life.
All the Picasso paintings pictured had been completed within the past few months. All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner.
*Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hahnemuhle photo rag paper
Condition:	Excellent. Printed to Order
Styles / Movements:	Color
Dealer Reference #:	art_picasso_model_sword
Incollect Reference #:	478176

Dimensions

W.	24 in;	H.	36 in;
W.	60.96 cm;	H.	91.44 cm;

Message from Seller:

For more than 20 years Liz O’Brien has been pioneering new fields of collecting in the decorative arts. She introduced works by American designers Samuel Marx, William Haines and Karl Springer and was an early proponent of French design including the furniture of Jansen and the whimsical creations of Line Vautrin. She has championed European industrial design of 1960s and 70s, bringing the work of Maria Pergay and Gabriella Crespi to the attention of new collectors.