PABLO PICASSO
Visage de Faune , 1955 (Conceived)
Lot #39 |
2021-03-23 |
Bonhams, London, New Bond Street
Picassomania
Category:
Sculpture
Estimate:
GBP 250,000 - 350,000 (currency of sale)
USD 344,642 - 482,499 (approx.)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Bonhams
Auction number: 26710
Auction name: Picassomania
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: London, New Bond Street
Start date: 2021-03-23
End date: 2021-03-23
Currency: GBP
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Sculpture & 3D Art
Department: Sculpture & 3D Art
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Dimensions: 25cm (9 3/4in). diameter; 41.6 cm. (16 3/8in.) diameter with the presentation box
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
25
Width In Centimeters:
41.6
Height In Inches:
9.84
Width In Inches:
16.38
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Edition: 1
Edition notes: first prototype of a gold plate ever made
Year notes: Conceived in 1955; this unique example in gold executed in 1968.
Catalog summary
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Visage de faune dated '28.6.55.' (upper right); stamped with the signature and incised 'Exemplaire avant la lettre' (on the reverse), further stamped with the goldsmith's mark and the French assay mark for gold (on the lower reverse rim) 22 carat gold repoussé plate with wooden presentation box 25cm (9 3/4in). diameter; 41.6 cm. (16 3/8in.) diameter with the presentation box Conceived in 1955; this unique example in gold executed in 1968 by François and Pierre Hugo. This work is the first prototype of a gold plate ever made by François Hugo in collaboration with Pablo Picasso.