Pen and ink drawing with charcoal on wove sketchpad paper, untitled cubist study (possibly a preparatory drawing), attributed* to/in the manner of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). Circa 1915-1925. Signed, upper right corner. 7 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches. Good condition overall. Unframed for inspection and post-auction shipping.

Provenance: Acquired by owner's family in Paris, circa 1970's. (Believed to have been part of a collection formerly owned by the French sculptor and painter, Paul Jouve, although this has not been confirmed.)

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