Art

A prolific and tireless innovator of art forms, Pablo Picasso impacted the course of 20th-century art with unparalleled magnitude. Inspired by African and Iberian art and developments in the world around him, Picasso contributed significantly to a number of artistic movements, notably Cubism, Surrealism, Neoclassicism, and Expressionism. In 1949 Picasso’s illustrations...

Pablo Picasso 347 Series: No. 163, June 19, 1968 I etching, ed. of 50 13 3/4 x 11 in. (34.9 x 27.9 cm) Bloch 1643; GB 1659; Cat. 166 Signed in pencil

Pablo Picasso 1881-1973 Spanish Buste d'homme barbu (Bust of a Bearded Man) Signed "Picasso" (upper right) and dated "8.4.65" (en verso) Oil on canvas Pablo Picasso and his work transcend art history: they have achieved global celebrity within both academic circles and popular culture. More than any other artist, his ever-evolving, evocative style has come to define modern art of the 20th century, and to this day he continues to gain recognition. The most compelling of his works offer a glimpse into the psyche of the master himself, and the present work can be counted among these. Combining saturated color with a jarring simplicity, Buste d'homme barbu represents an important series of bearded men portraits that the artist composed during the last few years of his life. These works are among the most highly personal and intimate of his career, and they serve as remarkable examples of his mature style with their highly modern expressivity. Many of Picasso's works from his last years capture the visage of his wife Jacqueline, who was his chief model during this period. In April, however, at his home studio in Mougins, France, Picasso changed direction and produced a series of individual portraits of men. His male subjects derive from various sources. Often they were self-referential portraits; often they referenced his father, Spanish painter José Ruiz...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Profil de Jacqueline (A. R. 457) Terre de faïence plate, painted colors and partially glazed, 1962, numbered 83/100 a...

Original Lithograph by Picasso Atelier Mourlot. Paper: Vélin. Dimensions : 9 5/8 x 12 7/16 inches Reference: Bloch 1015 Picasso is not just a man and his work. Picasso is always a legend, indeed almost a myth. In the public view he has long since been the personification of genius in modern art. Picasso is an idol, one of those rare creatures who act as crucibles in which the diverse and often chaotic phenomena of culture are focussed, who seem to body forth the artistic life of their age in one person. The same thing happens in politics, science, sport. And it happens in art. Early life Born in Malaga, Spain, in October of 1881, he was the first child born in the family. His father worked as an artist, and was also a professor at the school of fine arts; he also worked as a curator for the museum in Malaga. Pablo Picasso studied under his father for one year, then went to the Academy of Arts for one year, prior to moving to Paris. In 1901 he went to Paris, which he found as the ideal place to practice new styles, and experiment with a variety of art forms. It was during these initial visits, which he began his work in surrealism and cubism style, which he was the founder of, and created many distinct pieces which were influenced by these art forms. Updates in style During his stay in Paris, Pablo Picasso was constantly updating his style; he did work from the blue period, the rose period, African influenced style, to cubism, surrealism, and realism. Not only did he master these styles, he was a pioneer in each of these movements, and influenced the styles to follow throughout the 20th century, from the initial works he created. In addition to the styles he introduced to the art world, he also worked through the many different styles which appeared, while working in Paris. Not only did he continually improve his style, and the works he created, he is well known because of the fact that he had the ability to create in any style which was prominent during the time. Russian ballet In 1917, Pablo Picasso joined the Russian Ballet, which toured in Rome; during this time he met Olga Khoklova, who was a ballerina; the couple eventually wed in 1918, upon returning to Paris. The couple eventually separated in 1935; Olga came from nobility, and an upper class lifestyle, while Pablo Picasso led a bohemian lifestyle, which conflicted. Although the couple separated, they remained officially married, until Olga's death, in 1954. In addition to works he created of Olga, many of his later pieces also took a centralized focus on his two other love interests, Marie Theresa...

Lithograph on wove paper, signed in red crayon and numbered in pencil XXIII/XXV (Mourlot calls for a few artist's proof aside from the edition of 100), publ...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Danseurs (A. R. 387) Terre de faïence plaque, 1956, from the edition of 500, partially glazed and painted, with the Empreinte Originale de Picasso and Mad...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Petit Carré Au Visage (A. R. 633) Terre de faïence tile, 1971, numbered 64/500, with the workshop numbering, with the Poinçons Originaux de Picasso and Ma...

Etching on Rives BFK wove paper, printed and published by Atelier Crommelynck, Paris. - Plate size: 221 by 322 mm 8¾ by 12? in - Paper size: 314 by 413 by 68 mm 12? by 16¼ by 2? in. ...

Etching on Rives BFK wove paper, printed and published by Atelier Crommelynck, Paris. - Plate size: 221 by 322 mm 8¾ by 12 in - Paper size: 314 by 413 by 68 mm 12 by 16¼ by 2 in. Ref...

Drypoint on Velin de Guarro with the watermark of two drawings and the artist's signature in the plate. - Illustration for the book "Gavilla de fábulas sin amor" by Camilo José Cela....

Lithograph on paper. Edition of 350pc , signed in graphite in the margin lower right: Picasso, numbered in graphite in the margin lower left, dated in the plate lower right: 21.2.51....

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Scéne de Plage (A. R. 391) Terre de faïence plaque, 1956, from the edition of 450, partially glazed and painted, with the Empreinte Originale de Picasso ...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Plongeurs (A. R. 378) Terre de faïence plaque, 1956, from the edition of 500, partially glazed and painted, with the Madoura and Empreinte Originale de P...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Oiseau No. 82 (A. R. 482) Ceramic plate, 1963, numbered 87/150, titled, inscribed 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura', partially glazed and painted.

PABLO PICASSO Spanish, 1881 - 1973 CHOUETTON (A.R. 135) stamped and marked 'Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / Madoura' (underneath) white earthenware ceramic va...

PABLO PICASSO Spanish, 1881 - 1973 VISAGE (A.R. 288) stamp underneath: Foundry Mark: EDITION PICASSO and MADOURA PLEIN FEU white earthenware, polychr...

Original lithograph printed in black ink on Arches wove paper. Signed and dated on the stone lower right Picasso 23 mai 50 A superb trial proof impression...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Picador (A. R. 202 V) Terre-de-faïence plate, 1953, unique prototype molded and painted by Picasso before the edition of 300. With the Madoura Plein Feu ...

Signed in pencil, from the edition of 20 to 25 that accompanied Max Jacob's 'Le Phanérogame' in December 1918. With wide margins (the version issued with the...

Lozenge with Dancer and Hind (#620, Ramie) Red Earthenware Clay Edition Madoura Picasso, 93/500 (Verso)

Turned Pitcher Edition of 300 A.R. White Earthenware Clay, Oxidized Paraffin Decoration, White Enamel, Black 5.12 x 5.71 inches

Drypoint, 1967. 350x300 mm; 13 5/8x11 5/8 inches, full margins. With the artist's ink stamp signature, lower right, and numbered 38/50 in pencil, lower left. A very good impression. ...

A prolific and tireless innovator of art forms, Pablo Picasso impacted the course of 20th-century art with unparalleled magnitude. Inspired by African and Iberian art and developme...

Nature Morte, Compotier is a rare black and white drypoint on laid ivory-colored paper, realized by Pablo Picasso in 1909. Edition of 100. Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right m...

Drawn in 1912 by Picasso, this fine piece of work is a recognizable mark of his unique style. "Homme dans un interiéur jouant de la guitare", 1912 is on cream laid paper, with abstra...

Pablo PICASSO Smiling Face for Madoura, 1958 Original linocut (printed in Arnera workshop) Handsigned with red pencil From a limited edition of 200 unumbered proofs On vellum 60 x ...

Pablo PICASSO Dancer, Musician and a Owl Original etching Signed with the artist stamp bottom right Numbered in pencil 4/50 On vellum 41 x 48 cm (c. 16 x 19 inch) REFERENCES : - C...

Pablo PICASSO Cubist nude Original lithograph Signature printed in the plate Dated May (19)29 Limited to 300 copies (not numbered) On vellum 27 x 21 cm (c. 11 x 8 inch) REFERENCES...

JOIE DE VIVRE (A. Ramié no. 346) stamped, marked, engraved and numbered 'Madoura Plein Feu/Empreinte Originale de Picasso (underneath) unglazed white ea...

"Yan Black Headband" (A.R. 514) 1963 Red Earthenware Pitcher Painted in Black Inscised 'EDITION PICASSO MADOURA' and 'EDITION PICASSO' pottery stamps on...

Pablo Picasso "Diurnes" (Femme Assise En Pyjama De Plage II) 1962 Linocut printed in ochre and brown, 1962, on Arches paper Inscribed "Epreuve D'Artist" (Artist Proof) lower left, as...

Fish Pitcher 1952 Turned Pitcher 13 cm x 21 cm/approx 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches Red Earthenware Clay, Decoration in Engobes Black, White Edition Madoura Picas...

An original lithograph on Arches wove paper created by Picasso in 1957, La Danse des Faunes contains the artist’s stamped signature and measures 19 x 25 3/8 in. (48.3 x 64.5 cm), unf...

Original etching printed in black ink on Rives wove paper. Hand-signed in pencil in the margin lower right Picasso, dated in the plate upper right (in reverse). A superb impres...

One of the most pleasing red earthenware tiles created by Picasso during his time at the Madoura Foundary in Vallarius, France, Petit Soleil (little sun) ...

A fabulous impression of this scarce Picasso etching from the Vollard Suite published in 1939. In an excellent hand-carved museum frame with all acid-free conservation materials. ...

Signed with the artist’s estate stamp signature in black ink in the margin lower right Picasso A richly printed impression of Geiser’s only state printed with the plate corrosion ...

Magnificent silver plate. Stamped with the artist's signature and numbered on the reverse; conceived in 1957 in an edition of 20, 2 artist's proofs, 1 author's silver proof and 1 aut...