Pablo Picasso, Bird No. 96, 1963 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Bird No. 96, 1963 |
| Reference: | AR. 488 |
| Medium: | White earthenware clay with decoration in orange/red and white engobe and enamel under partial brushed glaze with black patina |
| Image Size: | DIAMETER: 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Framed Size: | approx. 19 1/4 in x 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm x 48.9 cm) |
| Edition: | Numebred from the total edition of 150. |
| Item # | w-4298 |
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Pablo Picasso Bird No. 96, 1963
Inspired during a period of great creativity with his ceramic works, Picasso looked to nature, and in particular, various species of birds as subjects for a series of small ceramic plates. This stunning piece echoes a Japanese sensibility of calm and peacefulness that is seen through a brilliant white crane against a beautiful black engobe background. The matte, black patina is highlighted and complemented by a bright red-orange coloration along the bird's back; finished with a thick, crème white, the composition is subtly shaded with black lowlights just under the beak and along the feet.
Created in 1963, this original white earthenware clay ceramic is inscribed on the reverse with the handwritten archive and edition number from Madoura, numbered from the total edition of 150.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:>
This work is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final sale of the work):
1, Ramié, A. (1988) Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 488 on pg. 249.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.
About the Framing:
Museum grade conservation framed in a complementary moulding with silk mats.
