
Face no. 179 (Visage no. 179)
A boldly graphic face emerges from the circular surface of this white earthenware plate, with Picasso's characteristic distortion of features rendered in vivid painted colors beneath a luminous glaze. The round form of the plate itself becomes an integral part of the composition, naturally echoing the shape of a human head and reinforcing the work's playful yet striking presence. Created through the medium of ceramic, this piece reflects Picasso's celebrated foray into pottery during his later years, transforming a functional object into a powerful expression of his iconic visual language.
- Medium
- White earthenware round plate, painted in colors with enamel and glaze.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Editions & Works on Paper
April 24, 2018
Estimate: $5,000 – $7,000
Sold: $8,750
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