Pablo Picasso, Two Dancers, 1956 A.R. 380 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Dancers, 1956 |
| Reference: | A.R. 380 |
| Medium: | Original turned plate of white earthenware clay with engraving accentuated with glaze and black patinated |
| Image Size: | DIAMETER: 9.8 in (25 cm) |
| Edition: | From the edition of 450. |
| Signature: | Features the inscribed stamps: 'Madoura Plein Feu' and 'Edition Picasso' on verso. |
| Condition: | This work is in great condition |
| ID # | w-7227 |
Exhibiting his love of experimenting with various art media, this piece is rendered with strong contrast and lyrical figurative elements. Set on a dark black background, the brilliant white silhouettes of figures in this piece evoke a sense of motion and activity.
Created in 1956, this is a turned plate of white earthenware clay with engraving accentuated with glaze, and a black patinated ground. From an edition of 450, this work is stamped 'Empereinted Originale de Picasso, Madoura plein feu ed' on the reverse.
Provenance:
Private Collection, California
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Two Dancers, 1956 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and text (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that I will enclose with the sale of the work):
1. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: Galerie Madoura, 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 380.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.
