Seasonal Splendor: Fine Jewels & Art
Wed, Nov 13, 2024 10:00AM EST
Lot 725
Picasso Ceramic Abstract "Visage" Bowl 1955
Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000
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| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
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Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). White earthenware studio ceramic terre de faience bowl with painted underglaze titled "Visage" depicting teal limbs radiating along the walls of the vessel from an abstract face along the center, 1955. Painted "Edition Picasso" and "Madoura" along the circumference of the underside; impressed "Madoura" and "Plein Feu" along the center of the underside with Madoura's flame-form maker's mark.
Lot Essay:
Pablo Picasso stands as one of the most renowned and prolific artists of the 20th century, whose innovative and groundbreaking work revolutionized the course of Western art. Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from a young age and received formal training at various art academies. His early works, influenced by Symbolism and the Blue and Rose Periods, showcased his versatility and mastery of traditional techniques.
Picasso's career underwent a seismic shift with the advent of Cubism, a movement he co-founded alongside Georges Braque. Cubism shattered conventional notions of perspective and representation, presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously and breaking objects down into geometric forms. Picasso's seminal work "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907) marked a turning point in art history, foreshadowing the radical innovations that would follow.
Throughout his prolific career, Picasso continued to push artistic boundaries, experimenting with diverse styles and mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, and collage. His involvement with Surrealism and his exploration of African and Iberian art further enriched his artistic vocabulary. Picasso's work often reflected his personal experiences, political convictions, and tumultuous relationships, imbuing his art with emotional depth and psychological complexity.
In 1946, the owners of Madoura Pottery - Suzanne and Georges Ramie - invited Pablo Picasso to their workshop in Vallauris, France. Picasso made three pieces in the workshop which he left to dry and bake. A year later, he returned to see how the pieces had developed. Picasso was delighted by the quality and continued to work with the Madoura team for several years, producing a number of ceramics similar to the work featured in this lot ranging from vases, sculptures, plaques, and even a complete dinner service.
Height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 5 in.
There are no visible cracks, losses, or restorations. Light wear along the footrim.
Lot Essay:
Pablo Picasso stands as one of the most renowned and prolific artists of the 20th century, whose innovative and groundbreaking work revolutionized the course of Western art. Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from a young age and received formal training at various art academies. His early works, influenced by Symbolism and the Blue and Rose Periods, showcased his versatility and mastery of traditional techniques.
Picasso's career underwent a seismic shift with the advent of Cubism, a movement he co-founded alongside Georges Braque. Cubism shattered conventional notions of perspective and representation, presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously and breaking objects down into geometric forms. Picasso's seminal work "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907) marked a turning point in art history, foreshadowing the radical innovations that would follow.
Throughout his prolific career, Picasso continued to push artistic boundaries, experimenting with diverse styles and mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, and collage. His involvement with Surrealism and his exploration of African and Iberian art further enriched his artistic vocabulary. Picasso's work often reflected his personal experiences, political convictions, and tumultuous relationships, imbuing his art with emotional depth and psychological complexity.
In 1946, the owners of Madoura Pottery - Suzanne and Georges Ramie - invited Pablo Picasso to their workshop in Vallauris, France. Picasso made three pieces in the workshop which he left to dry and bake. A year later, he returned to see how the pieces had developed. Picasso was delighted by the quality and continued to work with the Madoura team for several years, producing a number of ceramics similar to the work featured in this lot ranging from vases, sculptures, plaques, and even a complete dinner service.
Height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 5 in.
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