Hi Kevin,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

"Pour Roby" is an etching by Pablo Picasso, created in 1950. The title translates to "For Roby," referring to Picasso's friend, author Robert Godet. Picasso crafted this portrait so that Godet could produce prints when he needed financial assistance.

The etching, also known as "L'Âge de Soleil," features a minimalist portrait rendered with thin lines that define facial features, showcasing Picasso's ability to convey depth and expression with simplicity.

Original prints from 1950 are rare and highly valued. Later restrike editions were produced around 1968 by The Collector's Guild in New York. These restrikes are etchings made from the original plates but printed after the initial edition, often signed in the plate rather than by hand. What you have is one of these later restrikes.

The value of a "Pour Roby" etching varies based on factors like edition, condition, and provenance. Restrike editions have been listed in retail settings for prices ranging from approximately $750 to $1,800; when they are offered at auction, they usually sell between $200 and $500, which is what is considered their Fair Market value.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881 - 1973)
"Pour Robie"
etching
14 by 11 inches
CONDITION: not examined out of frame
PROVENANCE: Acquired at auction
$200-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia