Pablo Picasso Visage Patine, 1959

Utilizing the simplistic design motifs frequently found in his ceramics, Picasso creates a fun plate that plays with our notion of what is functional and what is art. Monochromatic and simplistic in design, this remarkable work says more with less. Raised lines in relief define the eyes, pointed nose, and mouth of this face, as Picasso once again exemplifies his talent at conveying human expression.

Created in 1959, this round plate of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes and patina, scraped relief (bluish, grey) is numbered from the edition of 100 in black ink on the verso and features the inscribed stamps: ‘Empreinte Originale de Picasso’ and ‘Madoura Plein Feu’.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Visage Patine, 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.