Rare Mid-Century Picasso Lithograph Set

$2,200.00

A Rare Find with Local Provenance

Elevate your space with this curated pair of minimalist line drawings by Pablo Picasso. Titled “Pour Roby,” these etchings were originally created in 1960 as a gift for Picasso’s close friend, Robert Godet. This particular set offers a rare glimpse into mid-century collecting, preserved in its original state.

Unlike modern reproductions, these are authentic mid-century restrikes pulled from the original 1950 copper plate. They feature Picasso’s signature “in the plate,” a hallmark of these early editions.

What makes the set truly special for the slow decor collector is its history. Both pieces were professionally framed in the early 1960’s at the historic Brown’s Paint & Glass in Chicago, IL. The back of the frames still bear the original decorative paper “FLetewood” exchange phone number — a charming piece of advertising ephemera that anchors these works to a specific moment in American history.

These pieces have remained together for over 60 years. 

Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973)

Subject: Minimalist portraits of “Roby” and female companion. 

Era: Original 1950 plate; frames c. 1960-1965.

Style: Minimalist Line Art / Mid-Century Modern (MCM).

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The paper has developed a warm, natural patina over 60+ years that adds depth and soil which modern prints lack. 

A Rare Find with Local Provenance

Elevate your space with this curated pair of minimalist line drawings by Pablo Picasso. Titled “Pour Roby,” these etchings were originally created in 1960 as a gift for Picasso’s close friend, Robert Godet. This particular set offers a rare glimpse into mid-century collecting, preserved in its original state.

Unlike modern reproductions, these are authentic mid-century restrikes pulled from the original 1950 copper plate. They feature Picasso’s signature “in the plate,” a hallmark of these early editions.

What makes the set truly special for the slow decor collector is its history. Both pieces were professionally framed in the early 1960’s at the historic Brown’s Paint & Glass in Chicago, IL. The back of the frames still bear the original decorative paper “FLetewood” exchange phone number — a charming piece of advertising ephemera that anchors these works to a specific moment in American history.

These pieces have remained together for over 60 years. 

Artist: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973)

Subject: Minimalist portraits of “Roby” and female companion. 

Era: Original 1950 plate; frames c. 1960-1965.

Style: Minimalist Line Art / Mid-Century Modern (MCM).

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The paper has developed a warm, natural patina over 60+ years that adds depth and soil which modern prints lack.