PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)

Name: Corrida aux personnages (A.R. 104)
Brand: PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
Price: 42000.00 USD
Availability: SoldOut

Price Realised USD 52,500

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Closed: 17 May 2016

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Corrida aux personnages (A.R. 104)

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)

Price Realised USD 52,500

Closed: 17 May 2016

Price Realised USD 52,500

Closed: 17 May 2016

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PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973)
Corrida aux personnages (A.R. 104)
dated '29 juin 1950' (in reverse, upper center); stamped 'Madoura Plein Feu/Empreinte Originale de Picasso' (underneath)
white earthenware ceramic plate with colored engobe and glaze
Diameter: 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm.)
Conceived on 29 June 1950 and executed in an edition of 50

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Lot Essay

This plate depicts one of Picasso’s favorite subjects, the Corrida. Picasso was a frequent spectator at the bullfight during his time spent in the South of France and would attend with friends and family, celebrating what was to him a festive and ceremonial event. This example depicts the moment of surrender when the bull is defeated. The crowd, dressed for the occasion, look on in wonder from all sides of the arena, the circular stadium perfectly represented within the dimensions of a monumentally large, round plate. Once again, Picasso shows his ability to make the everyday seem extraordinary, bringing a scene of intense passion to life on this daily object of the plate; at the same time alluding to the ceramic’s classical heritage.