Modern and Contemporary Art Classical Modernism – Picasso, Pablo Soneto heroico. 1947. Etching with aquatint on vellum. 34 x 26.5 cm (38.5 x 28 cm). Spot-mounted onto a backing support and set within a mat. – Paper slightly browned, with slight discolouration around the edges within the mat cut-out, very small tears in places along the edges; minimal stains and traces of previous mounting on the reverse. Overall in good condition. Excellent, burr-like impression with margins. Etching and aquatint on wove paper. Spot-mounted to a backing support and window-mounted in a mat. - The paper is lightly toned, with mat burn visible within the mat opening; the margins show occasional tiny tears. The reverse has minor spots and traces of former mounting. Overall in good condition. Superb, burr-like impression with margins. *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.