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Lot #8: PABLO PICASSO CUBIST COMPOSITION UP FOR BID

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Location:

Nipigon Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2M 2V9

Pickup:

Sat, June 27 2026 Category A: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM

PABLO PICASSO CUBIST COMPOSITION UP FOR BID I am offering a unique piece of art reminiscent of Pablo Picasso's cubist style, this composition brings a blend of abstract forms and earthy tones to any space. Although it's not a certified original, the artwork captures the essence and spirit of cubism, making it an interesting conversation starter and a visually appealing addition to your collection. Perfect for high-end residential interiors, curated office lobbies, or modern art collections. This massive canvas captures the bold geometry, intersecting planes, and avant-garde spirit of historic Parisian modernism. Lot Details Composition: A contemporary tribute rendition of Picasso’s celebrated 1929 work, Compotier et guitare. Dimensions: Monumental 36" x 48" gallery-scale presentation. Medium: Hand-painted acrylic on canvas with distinct textural brushwork. Structure: Stretched professionally over a thick wood support frame with crossbar bracing. Style: Synthetic Cubism featuring an abstracted guitar, fruit bowl, and geometric planes. Condition: Pristine modern condition, clean reverse, completely ready to hang or frame Visual Elements Guitar Sound Hole: The concentric circles drawn onto the light-blue triangular shape represent the sound hole (rosette) of the guitar. Guitar Neck & Headstock: The elongated white shape extending horizontally across the textured orange background forms the neck of the instrument. Tabletop Pattern: The brown diamond shapes painted over the warm orange backdrop mimic a tablecloth pattern, a nod to the Harlequin themes Picasso often used. Brushwork: Visible, directional brushstrokes are evident in the orange background field, distinguishing this hand-painted surface from flat, printed reproductions. The Role of Musical Instruments in CubismFamiliar Forms: Instruments provided recognizable outlines (curves, lines, frets) that the viewer could track even when broken apart. Tactile Quality: Cubists used guitars and mandolins to bring a sense of touch, sound, and real-world physical space into flat paintings. Cafe Culture: Instruments symbolized the everyday bohemian lifestyle of Paris cafes where these artists gathered and worked Dimensions: 48x36" Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sat, June 27 2026 Category A: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Pickup Location:  Nipigon Avenue, Toronto, ON, M2M 2V9 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 between 12:00:00 AM and 12:18:00 AM UTC

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