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Pablo Picasso "Vase deux anses grand oiseau"
ceramic, hand painted white terra cotta plate, 1951. Dated by Picasso on verso, "18 Juillet / 1951" and stamped, "Madoura Plein Feu". 2"H x 14.5" Dia. PROVENANCE: Estate of the artist. Jacqueline Picasso, Paris (by descent from the estate). Etienne Sassi Inc., Paris. (acquired from the above) Hammer Galleries, New York. From the Collection of Sam Wyly, Dallas, Texas (acquired from the above in 1997). EXHIBITED: "Picasso, Ceramiste a Vallauris, Pieces uniques," Musée Magnelli, Musée de la Ceramique, Vallauris, France, July - November 2004. "Picasso: Ceramics at Vallauris, 1946 -1973," Hammer Galleries, New York, April - May 2005. LITERATURE: "Picasso: Unique Ceramics, From the Estate of Jacqueline Picasso," New York: Hammer Galleries, 1999, p. 19 (illustrated in color). Sandra Benadretti-Pellard, "Picasso: Céramiste à Vallauris, Pièces uniques," Museé Magnelli, Museé de la Céramique, Paris: Chiron, 2004, Cat. 69, illustrated in color on cover, p. 121). NOTE: With a rhythmic intensity and a highly decorated surface, "Plat taureau a l'oiseau" exemplifies the unparalleled virtuosity and experimentation paired with the most traditional of forms. This large circular plate from 1951 is exquisitely detailed with loose grids, broken lines and a flurry of dots atop the silhouetted forms of the bull, bird, and setting, whilst also energizing the negative space surrounding them. While an anomaly with an all-over decorative treatment, the pleasant juxtaposition of subject matter and the sheer visual impact has a charm and simplicity all its own. A copy of the signed certificate of authenticity from Catherine Hutin (Jacqueline Picasso's daughter) dated July 21, 1990 is included with this lot. Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973).