visage geometrique aux traits by pablo picasso

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Pablo Picasso

Spanish, 1881–1973

Visage Geometrique aux Traits, 1956

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Medium: Medallion made of 23 carat gold
Size: 5.5 cm. (2.2 in.)
Markings: Stamps verso:
The signature stamp of Pablo Picasso
The blindstamp of Master Pierre Hugo
The Hallmark of 1st Title de la Guarantee de Marseille
The Edition number 6/20
The reference number of Ateliers Hugo: 1426

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Fairhead Fine Art

London

About this Artwork

Edition: 6/20
Literature: Les Cypres Editeur: “Bijoux d’artistes” The gold plate of the same design is illustrated on page 182
Francois et Pierre Hugo “Picasso, 19 plate en argent”: The silver plate for this is illustrated.

Description

Size: diameter: 5.5 cm, 2 1/8 in.; 2684 grs circa
Edition: 6/20 (numbered verso); plus two exemplaires d’artiste and 8 HC copies numbered 1/3 and I/V.
Note: In the same year that this was made Picasso created, at the Madoura pottery workshop in Vallauris, a white earthenware plate of the same title and design in red earthenware clay, reference Alain Ramie 308 and another version in white earthenware clay, reference Alain Ramie 309. This design was also issued in 1956, in ceramic form as a circular earthenware clay dish. See: Alain Ramie, Catalogue of the illustrated ceramic works Number 361.
Certificate of Authenticity: Signed by Pierre Hugo, of Atelier Hugo, dated 21st December 2020