Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973)
Portrait of a Young Girl, 1942

Pencil and stump drawing
Signed top left
Dated September 16, 1942
On paper 27.4 x 21 cm (25 x 19 cm at sight)
Presented in a 41 x 35 cm gold baguette frame

AUTHENTICITY: Certificate from the Picasso Committee, signed by Claude Picasso, son of the artist
This is the final and most accomplished state of a series of 6 drawings undertaken by Picasso in September 1942.

PROVENANCE:
- Tamenaga Gallery, Tokyo
- Christie's, Paris
This drawing was exhibited at the Bernard Buffet Museum in Japan

Excellent condition, slightly yellowed paper with minor handling defects, minor wear to the frame