Classical Modernism Picasso, Pablo (after) Faunes et flores. 1959. Lithograph on heavy vellum. 65 x 50.3 cm. Signed and dated on the plate. – Slight crease marks in the upper section. Corners slightly bumped. Remnants of mounting on the reverse. Overall, very good condition. A magnificent lithograph characterised by great graphic lightness and decorative richness. Czwiklitzer, 148. – Published by: Galerie Lucie Weill, Paris. Printer: Daniel Jacomet, Paris. - The lithograph was created as the frontispiece for the portfolio *Faunes et Flores* and, through its combination of faunal, animal and plant motifs, reflects Picasso’s lifelong engagement with ancient mythology and the Mediterranean visual tradition. The free-flowing lines and the playful condensation of forms lend the sheet a lively, cheerful and poetic aura with great decorative impact. Lithograph on heavy wove paper. Signed and dated in the plate. - Subtle creasing in the upper section. Corners slightly bumped. Traces of mounting on the reverse. Overall in very good condition. A splendid lithograph of great linear lightness and rich decorative abundance. – Czwiklitzer, 148. – Published by Galerie Lucie Weill, Paris. Printed by Daniel Jacomet, Paris. - The lithograph was created as the frontispiece to the portfolio *Faunes et Flores* and, through its combination of faunal, animal and vegetal motifs, reflects Pablo Picasso’s lifelong engagement with classical mythology and the Mediterranean pictorial world. The free-flowing lines and playful condensation of forms lend the sheet a lively, gently poetic character with a strong decorative presence. *This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard margin scheme. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is charged on the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) is charged on the final invoice amount within the European Union.