
SANTA FE, N.M. — The Signature Sale, conducted by Santa Fe Art Auction November 7-8, featured more than 350 lots of fine and decorative arts, ethnographic and indigenous artifacts, jewelry and more across three sessions. The highest price, $184,500, including buyer’s premium, was achieved by Pablo Picasso’s 1961 “Les déjeuners IV (d’après Manet),” which exceeded its $70/100,000 estimate. Dated, inscribed and signed to the lower right, the work was additionally numbered to the reverse and had provenance to the artist and a companion of his, a New York City gallery, a private collection and then by descent to the consignor in New Mexico. As framed, the work measured 18½ by 25½ inches and presented well following a professional conservation by Alvarez Conservation Services, New York City. Further review will be in an upcoming issue.
