Description:Created in 1951, this ceramic hollow plate was created from white earthenware clay and finished in bold, dark green. Stamped on the reverse, 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso' and 'Madoura plein feu'. This piece is from the very small and rare edition of only 40.
Passionately expressive, technically detailed, and beautifully finished with a brilliantly bold, emerald-green glaze, this is a remarkable piece in excellent condition. A beautiful and lyrical man gracefully plays the flute, surrounded by a glowing Mediterranean sun and gentle landscape. Elegantly with detailed patterns and perhaps the most beautiful and subtle glaze work ever produced by Picasso, this spectacular work showcases the best of Picasso's technical and aesthetic accomplishments. There is delicate detailing throughout the piece that reflects Picasso's interest in the male form as both highly masculine and simultaneously very graceful.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work) :
1. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. 1988, listed as cat no 127 on pg 73.
2. Bloch, Georges. Pablo Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre grave céramique 1949-1971. Tome III: 1972, color version listed as cat no 22 on pg 31.
About the Framing:
Conservation framed with archival materials and museum quality, this work is mounted on archival black linen in an ornate and robust gold leaf shadow box frame. The gold tone of the framing in contrast with the black linen, accentuates and enhances the brightness of this work. The sculptural details of overlapping leaves in the framing, compliments the sculptural relief of this piece.
