Pablo Picasso, Face of a Gentleman with Wavy Hair, 1969 |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | Face of a Gentleman with Wavy Hair, 1969 |
| Medium: | Offset Color Lithograph |
| Image Size: | 12 in x 12 in (30.5 cm x 30.5 cm) |
| Sheet Size: | 20 1/2 in x 14.9 in (52 cm x 37.8 cm) |
| Framed Size: | 34 1/4 in x 30 3/4 in (87 cm x 78 cm) |
| Signature: | Hand signed and dated by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
| Condition: | This work is in very good condition; a bold impression. |
| ID # | w-2341 |
Created in 1969 for the poster edition prior to the text of 50 proofs, designed by Galerie Madoura and Arnéra, using as a subject a ceramic plaque titled Face of a Gentleman with Wavy Hair (AR.573) by Pablo Picasso in Vallauris between Dec. 1968 and Jan. 1969. According to Rodrigo, the motif of this poster has been reproduced published for exhibitions including that of Picasso’s ceramic work at Galerie Madoura, Cannes on April 4, 1969.
This exquisite impression of the ceramic plaque from which this work is based, is able to capture the varying textures and light affects of the actual piece. It is a boldly colored, engaging piece, with brilliant whites, blues, and greens highlighted with a shiny finish. The indentations of the wavy hair, the bridge of the nose, and even his goatee accentuate Picasso’s own mastery of the clay medium.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
It is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices that will accompany the final sale of the work):
1. Rodrigo, L. C. (1992). Picasso in His Posters: Image & Work, Volume 2. Arte Ediciones. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 621 on pg. 1282.
2. Bloch, G. (1972). Pablo Picasso: Tome III, Catalogue de l’œuvre gravé céramique 1949 – 1971. Editions Kornfeld et Klipstein: Berne. Ceramic plaque listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 208 on pg. 176.
3. Ramié, A. (1988). Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works, 1947 – 1971. Madoura: Vallauris. Ceramic plaque listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 573 on pg. 279.
About the Framing:
Conservation framed with museum-quality, archival materials, this work is set in a Spanish-style frame with bronze and black moulding. The bright golds of the frame complement the strong contrast in this work and the undulating ribbon details of the moulding compliment the organic shapes in the image. Completed with white, linen-wrapped mats and a matching gold inner fillet, this work is set behind an archival Plexiglas cover.
