Dormeur
(1956)
Pablo Picasso
Spain (1881-1973)
About the Artwork
Cast in 23 karat gold and created with François Victor Hugo, this medallion belongs to a rare edition of small sculptures Picasso made to be lived with, not just looked at. Picasso’s medallion brings together two simple ideas: a face and a clock. The face is centered and still, drawn with fine vertical lines, while the border is made up of Roman numerals arranged like the hours of a watch. Time, expression, identity, all held in something one can wear.
Each piece in the series was produced in an edition of 20, with two artist’s proofs per design, and was cast in a limited edition, signed by the artist, and marked with full assay and atelier stamps. Exhibited individually at Hedonist Gallery, this medallion stands as both an intimate sculpture and a statement of timeless form.
Artwork Details
Medium: 23-karat Gold
Dimensions: ≈ 5 cm in diameter ≈ 40 grams
Type of Artwork: Medallion
Signature: Signed and numbered by the artist, stamped on the back, Certificate of Authenticity Included.