Pablo Picasso, Scène de tauromachie (Tauromachy Scene), 1959 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Scène de tauromachie (Tauromachy Scene), 1959 |
| Medium: | Madoura round dish of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (ivory, black, mat russet) under partial brushed glaze. |
| Image Size: | DIAMETER: 16 1/2 in (42 cm) |
| Edition: | Numbered from the edition of 100. |
| Signature: | This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse. |
| ID # | w-5031 |
Pablo Picasso Scène de tauromachie (Tauromachy Scene), 1959
A valiant bullfight is captured in this pivotal scene captured in a smokey haze of grey. Frozen in time, the matadors are displayed at their most brave, in themidst of the battle without fear for their mortality. An emblem of Latin Machismo and pride, a matt russet boarder prestigiously frames the moment to honor their courage.
Created in 1959, this round dish white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (ivory, black, mat russet) under partial brushed glaze.This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Scène de tauromachie (Tauromachy Scene), 1959 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. Listed and illustrated in the following: Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.
Subject Matter: Bull
