Pablo picasso - a los toros - les banderilles, 1961 (b.1016), original lithograph on wove paper. pablo picasso original lithograph on wove paper with full margins. Created for picasso’s illustrated book a los toros avec picasso by jaime sabartes. a proof aside from the signed and numbered edition of 50. printed by mourlot, paris. dated on the plate lower left margin. dimensions : +size of the sheet: 24,5 x 32 cm / 9,6 x 12,2 in. condition: excellent. a superb impression of the definitive state, from the edition published in the art book "a los toros with picasso". Text by jaime sabartés (apart from the pencil signed and numbered edition of 50). one of the 4 original lithographs of the issue, printed by atelier fernand mourlot, paris. published by andré sauret, monte-carlo, and george braziller, new york. references: catalogue raisonné bloch 1016; hatje 795 the suite is commonly refered to as the “los toros suite,” and depicts views of a bullfight from the sidelines as though picasso had quickly sketched them while sitting in the stands. Bullfighting was an important part of picasso’s heritage and there are a number of picasso bullfighting series. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising from misattribution