Collaboration between Pablo Picasso and François Hugo

stamped with the artist's signature, the François Hugo goldsmith's stamp, the hallmark stamp for gold and numbered 6/6 and 1692/1159 on the reverse
This work is executed in 1968 in gold by François Hugo after Pablo Picasso's drawings in 1960. It is number 6 from an edition of 6, plus 2 artist's proofs and 2 author's proofs.

Atelier François and Pierre Hugo, Aix-en-Provence
Private Collection, Europe

This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued and signed by François Hugo and comes in its original wooden box.

Claire Siaud and Pierre Hugo, Bijoux D' Artistes: Artist's Jewels, Hommage A Francois Hugo, Les Cypres Editeur, Aix-en-Provence, 2001, p.166 (another edition illustrated in colour)

This work is in very good condition overall. Evidence of minor abrasion observed on the figure's right breast, visible only upon close examination. Minor signs of tarnishing observed on the figure's right elbow and around the intersection of the figure's legs which are consistent with the work's age. Three holes located on the reverse, on the figure's raised hand, head and buttocks are intrinsic to the artist's chosen method of execution.
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