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Lot 256

Pablo Picasso Plaque, Man's Face

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

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(Spanish, 1881-1973)

Man's Face, (Ramie 539), 1966, 198/500, dated upper left, stamped "Madoura Plein Feu" and "Empriente/Originale De/Picasso", plaque in red earthenware clay, printed with engobe pad in black, 6-1/4 x 4 x 7/8 in.

Note: This work was made by impressing the clay with a plaster cast made from an engraved linoleum block

Literature: Rami‚, Alain. Picasso: catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Vallauris: Madoura, 1988 No. 539, p.268

Provenance: Estate of Dr. Paul and Jo Sarazen, Shelby, North Carolina

Condition

good condition