Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973)
Title: Visage Geometrique aux traits
Geometric Face with lines
Medallion made of 23 carat gold, conceived in 1956,
Pierre Hugo Reference: P.H.1426
Size: diameter: 5.5 cm, 2 1/8 in.; 2684 grs circa
Edition: 6/20 (numbered verso); plus two exemplaires d’artiste and 8 HC copies numbered ⅓ and I/V
Note: In the same year that this was made Picasso created, at the Madoura pottery workshop in Vallauris, a White earthenware plate of the same title and design in red earthenware clay, reference Alain Ramie 308 and another version in white earthenware clay reference Alain Ramie 309
Literature: Les Cypres Editeur: “Bijoux d’artistes” The gold plate of the same design is illustrated on page 182
Francois et Pierre Hugo “Picasso, 19 plate en argent”: The silver plate for this is illustrated.
Note: This design was also issued in 1956, in ceramic form as a circular earthenware clay dish. See : Alain Ramie: Catalogue of the illustrated ceramic works Number 361
Stamps verso:
The signature stamp of Pablo Picasso
The blindstamp of Master Pierre Hugo
The Hallmark of 1st Title de la Guarantee de Marseille
The Edition number : 6/20
The reference number of Ateliers Hugo : 1426
Certificate of Authenticity: Signed by Pierre Hugo, of Atelier Hugo, dated 21st December 2020
