09-07-200709-08-2007
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September 7, 2007 12:00 PMCalender
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Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Picador and Bull

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$1,528$1,300
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2371Location: BostonDate / Time: September 07, 2007 12:00PM

Description:

Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973)

Picador and Bull, 1950, edition of 100 (Ramie, 101). Stamped "MADOURA EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO" on the reverse. Red earthenware clay irregular square medallion, 3 1/4 x 3 in. (8.1 x 7.5 cm).
Condition: Subtle surface grime.

Provenance: The sale of this work will benefit a university art museum.

N.B. While Picasso is most famous for his paintings and sculptures, his work with ceramics was just as imaginative and ambitious. He began working with clay in 1947 and spent most of his vacations for the next 25 years working at the Madoura Pottery workshop in Vallauris, France. He was prolific in his ceramic work, creating editions of his ceramics, just as he did with prints, still using his characteristic style and bold color choices. Picasso's involvement varied with each piece. Sometimes he molded the clay himself; sometimes he painted already fired platters and jugs. The decorative painting on the clay coincided with his interest in the classicism of the Mediterranean aesthetic.
Estimate $500-700

There are no additional condition issues to report.


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Keywords

Pablo Picasso, Polaroid 88 Polacolor ER 3-1/4 x 3-3/8'' Film, 80 ASA (623959), Vallauris, France, Mediterranean