53. FRANCIS PICABIA (1879-1953) Reflections and Drawing of a Couple signed and dated 'Francis Picabia 1952' (lower right) ink on paper Executed in 1952 signed and dated 'Francis Picabia 1952' (lower right) ink on paper Executed in 1952 32.5 x 24.8 cm. 12 13/16 x 9 3/4 in. The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by the Picabia Committee. Provenance Michel Sima Collection. Private collection, Paris (acquired from it in 1959) Sale, Audap & Associés, Paris, 13 December 2021, lot 139. Acquired in this sale by the current owner. Exhibition Düsseldorf, Galerie Marzona, Francis Picabia, 1977, illustrated np. Bibliography M. Sima, 21 Visages d'artistes, Paris, 1959. B. Calté, W.A. Camfield, C. Clements & A. Pierre, Catalogue Raisonné Francis Picabia , vol. IV, Brussels, 2022, no. 2125, illustrated p. 439.