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"Flautiste et Dormeuse, II" (Geiser 292) Paris, 6 mars, 1933. 

Drypoint on copper, 88mm x 80mm.  Third state of three (III/III).  Edition limited to 104 proofs, printed in 1970 by Frelaut in the Atelier of Lacouriere et Frelaut, Paris, on handmade paper watermarked Auvergne a la Main or Richard de Bas together with the characteristic heart dated 1326 above. Each proof also carries the stamp of Galería Colibrí.

This is an original edition from the plate and the first work of Picasso to be published in Puerto Rico.  The plate's reverse side is also engraved in drypoint, with the place, date and Picasso's signature. 

It was acquired by Galería Colibrí from the estate of the late Catalan painter and personal friend of Picasso,
Fernández Soto.

   
           
               
     

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