1946 After Pablo Picasso, "Portrait" Second Edition Period Parisian Offset Lithograph

A stunning vintage period offset lithograph, full-color print, after Cubist painting "Portrait" (1942) by Pablo Picasso. Comes from a Second Limited Edition portfolio published by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1946. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Numbered on the board: VIII. Excellent condition of the print; the board shows light tanning, minor age and edge wear; never framed. Overall 10.95"W x 14.90"H Image 8.20"W x 10.30"H On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialized itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971.