Lot 117 · The Art of the Surreal Evening Sale
Composition
Pablo Picasso · pen and ink and pencil on paper
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- Estimate
- £200,000–£300,000 hammer ≈ $255,018–$382,527
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — The Art of the Surreal Evening Sale, London · 7 March 2024
- Dimensions
- 10 ¼ x 13 5⁄8 in. (26 x 34.7 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3277832
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
- Cite this record
- TB-2026-3277832 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3277832
Pablo Picasso, Composition. Christie's, 7 Mar 2024, lot 117. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3277832.
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Pablo Picasso, Composition. Christie's, 7 Mar 2024, lot 117. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3277832.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Picasso | Femme et arlequin | $333,573 | Sotheby's, Apr 2023 | |
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