Jacqueline aux Fleurs (Jacqueline with Flowers)

Name: Jacqueline aux Fleurs (Jacqueline with Flowers)
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

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Scarce (6/10)

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QUICK FACTS

Type

Museum Object

DESCRIPTION

A color lithograph by Pablo Picasso, an "avant la lettre" (before lettering) impression of a poster print. The work depicts Jacqueline Roque, Picasso's second wife and muse, in a characteristic late-Cubist style profile with an elongated neck. The print was produced at the renowned Atelier Mourlot in Paris and is known for its vibrant colors and strong composition. This version, without the text of the final exhibition poster, is considered more desirable by collectors.

CULTURAL ECHOES

Where This Object Echoes

Ancient EgyptNew Kingdom

The stark profile and elongated neck of Jacqueline echo the stylized, formal portraits of Egyptian royalty like Nefertiti, creating a sense of timeless, regal grandeur.

Japanese Ukiyo-eEdo Period

The use of flat planes of color, strong outlines, and cropped compositions in Picasso's printmaking was heavily influenced by Japanese woodblock prints, which became popular in Paris in the 19th century.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Artist-Printer Collaboration: This object is a product of the ritualized collaboration at the Mourlot studio, where artists would work closely with master printers, signing off on 'bon à tirer' (ready to pull) proofs to approve the final edition.
•Exhibition Poster as Art: This print elevates the commercial ritual of advertising an art show into a collectible art form in itself, a practice Picasso and his contemporaries pioneered.

Meaning Through Time

1950s

As a poster, it symbolized the cutting-edge of modern art and the commercial success of the Parisian art scene, making great art accessible to the public.

1980s-Present

As an 'avant la lettre' print, it became a 'blue-chip' collectible, representing a tangible piece of the Picasso legacy and a key item in the modern prints market.

Today

It represents a fusion of art history and celebrity muse culture, where the story of Picasso and Jacqueline is as important as the artwork itself to its value.

HISTORICAL STORY

This lithograph was created in 1956 to serve as a poster for an exhibition at the Galerie 65 in Cannes, France. It is based on Picasso's 1954 oil painting of the same name. The subject, Jacqueline Roque, was Picasso's final muse, and her image dominates his work from 1954 until his death in 1973. ...

DID YOU KNOW?

The printer, Atelier Mourlot, was so important to Picasso that they had a reserved parking spot for his car, which he famously parked badly, often taking up two spaces at once.

Jacqueline Roque, the woman in the portrait, was Picasso's most frequently depicted subject; he created over 400 portraits of her in various media.

MATERIAL & CONDITION

Surface

A smooth, matte surface with vibrant, dense ink application, characteristic of high-quality mid-century color lithography. The print is protected under glass.

Weight & Feel

The print itself is lightweight paper. The framed piece would be moderately heavy, perhaps 10-15 lbs (4.5-7 kg), due to its size, frame, and glass.

Condition

Appears to be in 'mint' or near-mint condition as stated by the user. Colors are bright and unfaded, and the paper shows no signs of toning, foxing, or creasing.

RARITY ANALYSIS

Scarce80-90%

CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Typical Characteristics

Dozens per year at market
Documented provenance valued
Active collector pursuit

ESTIMATED VALUE

$5,000 - $8,500

Updated: Jan 25, 2026

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CONTEXT ANALYSIS

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

User claim of artist 'Picasso', origin 'Parijs' (Paris), and date '1956' aligns perfectly with the visual style and known history of this specific lithograph.
The title 'Jacqueline avec Fleurs' is correct for the subject matter and the original painting it is based on.
The description as a 'Proefdruk voor kleureolithografie affiche “avant la lettre”' (proof for a color lithograph poster, before letters) is consistent with the visual evidence of a high-quality print lacking any text.
User's noted printer, 'Moulet', is a plausible phonetic/typographical error for 'Mourlot', Picasso's famous Parisian printer, strongly supporting the object's authenticity.
The claim of 'Mint' condition is supported by the vibrant colors and lack of visible damage in the images.