Pablo Picasso, Quatre visages (Four Faces), 1959 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Visage, 1959 |
| Medium: | Original Madoura white earthenware clay turned pitcher with decoration in engobes (brown,black) and glaze inside |
| Image Size: | 9 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in x 7 in. (24.1 x 11.4 x 17.8 cm) |
| Edition: | From the edition of 300. |
| Signature: | This work is inscribed ‘EDITION PICASSO MADOURA’ with the ‘MADOURA PLEIN FEU’ and ‘EDITION PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the underside. |
| ID # | w-6823 |
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Pablo Picasso Quatre visages (Four Faces), 1959
Beautifully decorated in engobes, this stunning pitcher is notable for its superb vibrant coloration and boldness of Picasso's lines. Picasso contributes subtle details that make this work an overall fascinating piece. For instance, the four faces appear to effortlessly meld with one another while retaining a sense of individuality.
Created in 1959, this white earthenware clay turned pitcher is decorated in engobes (brown,black) with glaze inside. From the edition of 300, this work is inscribed ‘EDITION PICASSO MADOURA’ with the ‘MADOURA PLEIN FEU’ and ‘EDITION PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the underside.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Quatre visages (Four Faces), 1959 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work).
1. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 437 on pg. 229.
Subject Matter: Femme
