Description:Unique and complicated form, reflective of Picasso's signature style, and beautifully decorated, this is a marvelous original work!
Created in 1951, this ceramic turned vase is constructed from white earthenware clay, with engobe and paraffin decoration on white enamel with black. From the edition of 500, this work contains guaranteed authentic 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura' Stamps on the bottom of the base. Written into the glaze is also the text, 'Edition Picasso' in black. The marking are pristine and the glaze is reflective and fresh, this work is in wonderful condition!
Using a standard symmetrical vase form, Picasso complicates the shape by adding a cropped cylinder to the center back portion of the vase. This interesting design choice is incorporated into the decoration, as Picasso uses the cropped cylinder to become the pinned back hair of the "Owl Woman." The name, Owl Woman is likely inspired by the shape of the vase, as it was used in three other known ceramics that were painted as owl forms. The Owl Woman is the only piece that deviates from the standard owl decoration, making it a very interesting and unique work. Picasso's merging of the female and animal forms is typical of his signature style, as he continued to explore transformative properties of the female figure throughout his career. The decoration, done exclusively in black on a white enamel plane, is truly beautiful.
FREESTANDING VASE PLACEMENT:
A freestanding ceramic vase is best enjoyed in an environment where it is accessible from all sides. Pedestals are often an appropriate way to showcase larger ceramic pieces. In some instances collectors have chosen to encase the freestanding ceramic under traditional museum bonnets. Museum bonnets are transparent acrylic cubes constructed with one open side that can be placed over the ceramic as an added layer of protection from an unpredictable environment. If you are placing the ceramic in an area where it might be touched or disturbed, the museum bonnet is an excellent conservation solution that can be custom made to fit over your ceramic. If you would like more information please contact finepoints@masterworksfineart.com
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 253 on pg 133.
2) A Masterworks Fine Art, Inc. Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this work.
