Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 113

Lot 113

‘Hibou Mat’, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Ceramic Dish, 126/200, c.1955

‘Hibou Mat’, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Ceramic Dish, 126/200, c.1955
Lot 113 Details
‘Hibou Mat’, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Ceramic Dish, 126/200, c.1955

15.1" x 12.2" — 38.3 x 30.9 cm.
impressed MADOURA / PLEIN FEU, EDITION / PICASSO, inscribed J114, EDITION / PICASSO / MADOURA, J114 / 126/200 in black

Estimate $7,000-$10,000

Realised: $10,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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‘Hibou Mat’, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Ceramic Dish, 126/200, c.1955
  • ‘Hibou Mat’, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Ceramic Dish, 126/200, c.1955
Provenance:

French Pavilion, Expo 67 World Fair, Montréal, 1967
Jean and Joseph Connolly Collection, Montréal

Note:

Variant from an edition of 400, conceived in 1955 (A.R. 284)

CONDITION DETAILS

Small glaze chip on back edge at right; one or two minor scores at the edges (from wire display hanger) - two at the top are visible and another on the back at left side is not significant; edge near lower right star has been caught with a paintbrush - also not significant; otherwise in good condition; differs slightly from example illustrated by Ramie (284) in treatment of stars and at area left of claws; more similar to an example sold at Wright, Chicago, April 25th, 2013, lot 227

LOT 113
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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