Escrito/Pismo
This rare artist's book, *Escrito/Pismo*, represents a deeply personal collaboration between Pablo Picasso and the avant-garde publisher Iliazd, numbered 13/50 from a limited edition of 66 and masterfully printed by Roger Lacourière in Paris. The work is housed in an exquisite original parchment cover crafted from an entire skin, reinforced with gray cardboard and adorned with an etching on its front, reflecting the meticulous artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Iliazd's publishing house, Latitud cuarenta y uno. Of particular significance is the intimate inscription on the back of the paper jacket, penned by Picasso himself — *"pour my son, Jacqueline [Roque], Mougins le 26.9.74"* — offering a rare and poignant glimpse into the artist's personal life during
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- signed in pencil by Picasso and Iliazd and numbered 13/50 on the justification (from the total edition of 66), inscribed 'pour my son, Jacqueline [Roque], Mougins le 26.9.74.' in ink on the back of the paper jacket, printed by Roger Lacourière, Paris, published by Latitud cuarenta y uno (Le Degré quarante et un), Paris, contained in original parchment cover with etching on front, covered with parchment reinforced by two pieces of gray cardboard, paper jacket with lettering, within stiff parchment made from an entire skin.
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- Auction House · Phillips
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Evening & Day Editions
April 21, 2015
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