Picasso, Pablo, Madoura Ceramic Face, Ramie 556, 1968 Start Price USD 6,900.00 Current Price USD 6,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Thursday, September 11, 2008 Location Masterworks Fine Art, Oakland Hills, CA See more about 'Picasso, Pablo, Madoura Ceramic Face, Ramie 556, 1968' Description --> home current inventory search art knowledge art commentary buy art about us contact us Title: Face with X-Shaped LinesArtist: Picasso, PabloMedium: Square Earthenware Clay CeramicImage Size: 6.75 in x 6.5 in (17.15 cm x 16.51 cm)Sheet Size: 6.75 in x 6.5 in (17.15 cm x 16.51 cm)Framed Size: 21 in x 21 in (53.34 cm x 53.34 cm)Signature: This work is stamped 'Empereinted Originale de Picasso, Madoura plein feu,' on the reverse.Edition: numbered 39/100 on the reverse reverseCondition: Bright colors, brilliant glaze, this work is in excellent condition!  Description:Comprised of a playful curvilinear carved design in bright blue, yellow, green and white, Picasso masterfully integrates these beautiful colors with the natural earth tone clay to create a marvelous and complex ceramic image. Created in December 1968, this square earthenware clay ceramic plaque is created out of red earthenware clay. Numbered 39/100 on the reverse, this work is stamped 'Empereinted Originale de Picasso, Madoura plein feu,' on the reverse as well. The piece is also marked '136B' in black on the reverse. A whimsical portrait in vivid colors, this work appeals to our response to color, texture, depth and space. There is a wonderful interplay between line and circle, as these lines and circle forms converge to create a charming face with round blue eyes, a long blue and yellow nose, and sweet small lips. The face is framed by four circle impressions that mimic fingerprints. The fingerprint-like patterns bring life and interest to the piece, making the presence of the artist more apparent and exciting. Areas of the piece have a glossy clear glaze that hi-lights the bright colors and deep rich earth tones. 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, 1988, listed as cat no 556 on pg 273.2) Bloch, Georges, Tome III, Catalogue de l'Oeuvre Grave Ceramique, listed and illustrated as cat. no. 195 on page 167.3) Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work. About the Framing:Conservation framed in a deep gold leaf shadow box frame with archival materials and museum quality. This work is mounted on archival black linen, which compliments the contrasting tones in this piece. The design elements of the frame enhance the sculptural quality of the work. The back of the frame has been specially designed so as to view the edition and ceramic inscription on the back of the ceramic. Style: cubism 20th century modern art ceramic Who is Masterworks Fine Art? 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