Picasso, Pablo, Madoura Ceramic Faun, Ramie 51, 1948 Start Price USD 16,500.00 Current Price USD 16,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, June 27, 2008 End Time Monday, July 07, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Picasso, Pablo, Madoura Ceramic Faun, Ramie 51, 1948' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: Faun's Head, 1948Artist: Picasso, PabloMedium: Rectangular plate of white earthenware clay, decoration in engobes and oxides under glazeImage Size: Diameter: 10 1/2 in (26.67 cm)Framed Size: 29 in x 24 3/4 in (73.66 cm x 62.87 cm)Signature: This work is engraved on the reverse with the publisher's stamp, 'Madoura Plein Feu' with 'Edition Picasso.'Edition: Engraved and glazed on the reverse with numbering in black, '117/300' with archive no. 'I 122'Condition: In excellent condition, with bright, bold colors  Description:Created on March 10, 1948, this rectangular dish was published by Madoura, whose publisher's stamp can be seen on the reverse, 'Madoura Plein Feu' in addition to the stamp, 'Edition Picasso.' Made of white, earthenware clay, it has been decorated in engobes and oxides under glaze with blue, pink, green, yellow, and brown. Out of the edition of 300 numbered copies, it has been engraved on the reverse, '117/300' in black. Also, an additional engraving is located just above the hand-numbering, 'I 122,' presumably an archival number issued by Madoura. This grinning, ceramic faun has been the subject of several of Picasso's work during this period as he drew much inspiration from this classic mythological character. Fauns were most known for their love of dancing, entertainment, and overall fun; Picasso seems to have tapped into this aspect, creating an expressive and lively rendition of a faun's face in this large, rectangular plate. The colorful and detailed qualities allow the piece to come alive and seemingly penetrate our space with its defined horns and facial outline which follows the natural ridges and curves of the plate. Picasso took great lengths to animate each feature, from the hair on its head to the pupils in its eyes. The fun aura radiates from this piece and will surely enliven and brighten up any space. Highly sculptural in detail with fun, amusing features and facial expressions, this Faun's Head is one of Pablo Picasso's most cherished ceramics. Its brilliant, glossy finish and vibrant color adds a touch of refinement and class while still evoking a lighthearted and pleasurable spirit. Catalogue Raisonné & COA:It is fully documented and referenced in (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, Galerie Madoura: Vallauris, 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 51 on pg. 42. 2. Ramié, Geroges. Picasso's Ceramics, Viking Press: New York, 1976. Listed as catalogue raisonné no. 27 on pg. 21 and illustrated on pg. 23. About the Framing:This resplendent custom frame is the perfect, elegant compliment to this remarkable work. Framing begins with linen-wrapped wooden liners that securely hold the ceramic and allow visibility in the back (to view markings) . An elegant varnished gold leaf frame encases the wood liners to create a shadow-box affect against a black background. The delicate coloration of the wood moulding perfectly compliments the gentle texture and color within the clay. 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