Three Pablo Picasso's silver plates @ Sotheby's, Impressionist & Modern Art Day Sale, 04 Feb 10, London

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Visage de faune. photo Sotheby's

silver plate. Conceived in 1956 and executed in silver by François & Pierre Hugo, Paris, in an edition of 20 plus two artist's proofs; inscribed Picasso, numbered 15/20 and stamped with the silversmith's mark on the reverse; diameter: 26.5cm., 10 1/2 in. Est. 20,000—30,000 GBP. Lot Sold 51,650 GBP

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Hugo.

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Douglas Cooper, Picasso, 19 plats en argent par François & Pierre Hugo, Paris, 1977, illustration of another example n.p.

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Profil de Jacqueline. photo Sotheby's

silver plate with original presentation box. Conceived in 1956 and executed in silver by François & Pierre Hugo, Paris, in an edition of 20 plus two artist's proofs; inscribed Picasso, numbered 19/20 and stamped with the silversmith's mark on the reverse; diameter: 42cm., 16 1/2 in. Est. 20,000—30,000 GBP. Lot Sold 46,850 GBP

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Hugo.

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Douglas Cooper, Picasso, 19 plats en argent par François & Pierre Hugo, Paris, 1977, illustration of another example n.p.

Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973), Visage larvé. photo Sotheby's

silver plate. Conceived in 1956 and executed in silver by François Hugo & Pierre Hugo, Paris, in an edition of 20 plus two artist's proofs; inscribed Picasso, numbered 11/20 and stamped with the silversmith's mark on the reverse; diameter: 41cm., 16 1/8 in. Est. 12,000—15,000 GBP. Lot Sold 17,500 GBP

The authenticity of this work has been confirmed by Pierre Hugo.

LITERATURE AND REFERENCES: Douglas Cooper, Picasso, 19 plats en argent par François & Pierre Hugo, Paris 1977, illustration of another example n.p.

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