Pablo Picasso Face in Thick Relief, 1956 A.R. 505

Utilizing simple, raised lines and a strong sense of texture, Picasso creates an intriguing face. He strips this face down to the basic elements: a mouth, nose, and eyes. The nose consists of textured strokes in thick relief, while the eyes are comprised of tiny dots encompassed by raised circles. A gentle upward arc forms the mouth, suggesting that this face is smiling out at us, contributing a sense of warmth and hospitality to this magnificent work. Diagonal lines slash across this face, encouraging us to use our imaginations to create an identity for these marks, whether they are facial hair or battle scars.

Created in 1963, this round plate of white earthenware clay is from the edition of 100. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Face in thick relief, 1963 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, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: Galerie Madoura, 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 505.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.