Bidspirit auction | Picasso ”Femme au Cheveux Flous”

Picasso ”Femme au Cheveux Flous” Ceramic Tile 1964 - Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973). Red earthenware with black engobe tile titled ”Femme au cheveux flous (Woman with Flowing Hair), ” 1964. Depicting a cubist rendering of a female, likely Jacqueline Roque (French, 1927-1986), in profile with disheveled hair. Impressed ”Empreinte Originale de Picasso, ” ”Madoura, ” and ”Plein Feu” along the verso with Madoura's flame-form maker's mark; painted ”J. 106” and editioned 95/100. Lot Essay: Pablo Picasso stands as one of the most renowned and prolific artists of the 20th century, whose innovative and groundbreaking work revolutionized the course of Western art. Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso demonstrated exceptional artistic talent from a young age and received formal training at various art academies. His early works, influenced by Symbolism and the Blue and Rose Periods, showcased his versatility and mastery of traditional techniques. Picasso's career underwent a seismic shift with the advent of Cubism, a movement he co-founded alongside Georges Braque. Cubism shattered conventional notions of perspective and representation, presenting multiple viewpoints simultaneously and breaking objects down into geometric forms. Picasso's seminal work ”Les Demoiselles d'Avignon” (1907) marked a turning point in art history, foreshadowing the radical innovations that would follow. Throughout his prolific career, Picasso continued to push artistic boundaries, experimenting with diverse styles and mediums, including sculpture, ceramics, and collage. His involvement with Surrealism and his exploration of African and Iberian art further enriched his artistic vocabulary. Picasso's work often reflected his personal experiences, political convictions, and tumultuous relationships, imbuing his art with emotional depth and psychological complexity. In 1946, the owners of Madoura Pottery - Suzanne and Georges Ramie - invited Pablo Picasso to their workshop in Vallauris, France. Picasso made three pieces in the workshop which he left to dry and bake. A year later, he returned to see how the pieces had developed. Picasso was delighted by the quality and continued to work with the Madoura team for several years, producing a number of ceramics similar to the work featured in this lot ranging from vases, sculptures, plaques, and even a complete dinner service. Sight; height: 13 1/2 in x width: 10 in. Framed; height: 23 1/4 in x width: 20 1/2 in x depth: 3 in. Condition: There are no visible breaks, losses, or signs of repair. There are a few minute chips to the pigment along highpoints of the lower edge. Housed within a plexiglass frame. Not inspected out frame.