Modern Day Auction
Modern Day Auction
Property from an Important American Collector
Pablo Picasso
Scène mythologique et tauromachique
Auction Closed
May 17, 10:38 PM GMT
Estimate
180,000 - 250,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property from an Important American Collector
Pablo Picasso
1881 - 1973
Scène mythologique et tauromachique
dated 11.11.52.; stamped Madoura Plein Feu (on the underside)
painted and partially glazed ceramic
height: 12 in.
30.5 cm.
Executed on 11 November 1952. This work is unique.
Claude Picasso has confirmed the authenticity of this work.
Please note the title has been updated for this lot.
Estate of the artist
Jacqueline Picasso, Paris (acquired by descent from the above)
Etienne Sassi, Inc., Paris
Hammer Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above in April 2005 by the present owner
Jacqueline Picasso, Paris (acquired by descent from the above)
Etienne Sassi, Inc., Paris
Hammer Galleries, New York
Acquired from the above in April 2005 by the present owner
Vallauris, Musée Magnelli, Musée de la céramique, Picasso, céramiste à Vallauris - pièces uniques, 2004, no. 71, p. 122, illustrated in color
Washington DC, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Crosscurrents: Modern Art from the Samuel Rose and Julie Walters Collection, 2015-2016, p. 122, illustrated in color
Washington DC, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Crosscurrents: Modern Art from the Samuel Rose and Julie Walters Collection, 2015-2016, p. 122, illustrated in color