Picasso, Pablo, Madoura Ceramic Face, Ramie 288, 1955
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ARTIST: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) TITLE: Face MEDIUM: White earthenware clay with decoration in Engobes, Glaze inside, with Red and Black. HEIGHT: 11.75" (29.85 cm) GREATEST WIDTH: 5.5" (13.97 cm) SIGNATURE: This work contains guaranteed authentic 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura' Stamps on the bottom of the base. Written onto the base is also the text, 'Edition Picasso Madoura'. EDITION: From the edition of 500 CONDITION: The delicate surface retains remarkable freshness with clear markings, this work is in wonderful condition! DISCUSSION: Characterized by beautiful decoration with engobes, a delicate textural surface, and well balanced tradition shape, this is a marvelous ceramic pitcher. Created in 1955, this ceramic turned pitcher was created from white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes with red and black, and glaze inside. From the edition of 500, this work contains guaranteed authentic 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura' Stamps on the bottom of the base. Written onto the base is also the text, 'Edition Picasso Madoura'. The delicate surface retains remarkable freshness with clear markings, this work is in wonderful condition! Decoration with engobes is the placement of liquid clay slips that can be used for more deeply saturated color and/or precise detailing. Engobes can be applied during the wet or dry period of the ceramic process. This is an especially difficult decorative process because the engobe clay compound must be precisely mixed in order to resist shriveling or cracking. The engobe decoration in this piece, most visible in the face, is exquisitely executed with flawless application. Engobes also attribute to the interesting texture of the surface, which has a raw and natural appearance. Presented on a traditional pitcher, the style from the southern Vallauris region of France, this work also reflects is geographical creative origins-combining to make this an extremely well designed and beautifully executed ceramic piece. 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 DOCUMENTATION / 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 288 on pgs. 150. I. WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART? II, QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? III. ABOUT US IV. PAYMENT V. SHIPPING AND HANDLING WHO IS MASTERWORKS FINE ART? We are a full service art gallery, selling fine art originals at 40-75% off gallery retail! We have been collecting art since the early 1970?s and have been dealing and selling art for over 20 years. We been awarded the ebay Power Sellers award, and we have over positive comments on our ebay rating feedback sheet. Feel free to call us, at 800-805-7060 or 510-777-9970 with any questions you might have. You can also e-mail us at alex@masterworksfineart.com or you can visit our ABOUT US PAGE QUESTIONS ABOUT BUYING FROM US? If you are concerned about dealing with someone sight unseen we can offer the following to help reassure you. 1. We are bonded sellers through BuySAFE. 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