Femme Aux Bras Croises Lithograph Appraisal

Pablo Picasso 'Femme aux Bras Croisés' (Woman with Folded Arms) Lithographic Print

This item is a framed reproduction of Pablo Picasso’s celebrated 1923 portrait, 'Femme aux Bras Croisés'. The artwork depicts a seated woman in a neoclassical style, characterized by a subdued palette of whites, soft greys, and flesh tones, set against a muted green and tan background. The subject is shown with arms crossed, exhibiting a pensive and melancholic expression. Technically, the image appears to be a high-quality lithographic or offset print on paper, imitating the Gouache on canvas texture of the original work. A printed facsimile of Picasso's signature is visible in the lower right-hand corner. The piece is professionally matted with a cream-colored board and housed in a thin, dark wood or mahogany-stained frame. Regarding condition, the frame shows significant wear, including scuffing, loss of finish, and separation at the mitered corners. There is a noticeable dark speck or debris inside the glass at the bottom center of the mat. While the artwork itself shows no immediate signs of fading from this perspective, the age suggests potential acid burns from the non-archival matting and possible light-induced discoloration. This style reflects Picasso's 'Neoclassical Period' (1917–1924), where he returned to figurative realism and sculptural forms.