Pablo Picasso, Two Dancers, 1956 A.R. 380

Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
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.
ID #w-7227

Historical Description

Pablo Picasso Two Dancers, 1956 A.R. 380

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.