PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) SCULPTOR & ATELIER FRANÇOIS HUGO GOLDSMITH Clock-shaped face (ref. 1425), proof numbered 1/20 Medallion-pendant. Gold proof. Presented in a wooden case with engraved inscription on the lid: Pablo PICASSO - Visage en forme d'horloge - 1/20 The medallion signed PICASSO, marked 188/77 and numbered 1/20 on the back. Diameter: 5.1 cm Weight : 37,06 g Important item: A certificate from Atelier Hugo can be provided to the purchaser, at his request and expense. Bibliography : Claire Siaud and Pierre Hugo - Bijoux d'Artistes, Hommage à François Hugo - Les Cyprès Éditeur, Aix-en-Provence, 2001. An identical model is reproduced on page 153, under reference number 1425.

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