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PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881 - 1973)
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Durrow, Co. Laois
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Title: Blue Dove with Yellow SunMedium: Lithograph on VellumSignature: Signed Lower RightProvenance: Private collectionFramedLot Description: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), Blue Dove with Yellow Sun, lithograph in colours, dated 10. Mai 1962 in the plate, and bearing printed signature lower right. This iconic image, originally designed for a peace congress, depicts a stylised dove holding an olive branch flying above a chaotic tangle of broken weapons and spears, symbolising peace triumphing over war. The radiant yellow sun adds a powerful visual focus. Rendered in Picasso's fluid, minimalist line with bold graphic elements, this work remains one of the most enduring emblems of 20th-century pacifist art. Image: 50 x 65 cm.Framed: 62 x 77 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 20:05:50 Biography PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881 - 1973) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, widely considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A co-founder of Cubism, his prolific output ranged across styles and media. His dove motifs, particularly those used for peace congresses, became universal symbols of hope and reconciliation.
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Title: Blue Dove with Yellow SunMedium: Lithograph on VellumSignature: Signed Lower RightProvenance: Private collectionFramedLot Description: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), Blue Dove with Yellow Sun, lithograph in colours, dated 10. Mai 1962 in the plate, and bearing printed signature lower right. This iconic image, originally designed for a peace congress, depicts a stylised dove holding an olive branch flying above a chaotic tangle of broken weapons and spears, symbolising peace triumphing over war. The radiant yellow sun adds a powerful visual focus. Rendered in Picasso's fluid, minimalist line with bold graphic elements, this work remains one of the most enduring emblems of 20th-century pacifist art. Image: 50 x 65 cm.Framed: 62 x 77 cm. PICTURES AND PRINTS Tuesday 16th September 2025 20:05:50 Biography PABLO PICASSO (SPANISH, 1881 - 1973) Pablo Picasso was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and printmaker, widely considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. A co-founder of Cubism, his prolific output ranged across styles and media. His dove motifs, particularly those used for peace congresses, became universal symbols of hope and reconciliation.
IMPORTANT IRISH & INTERNATIONAL ART 16th September
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Durrow
Co. Laois
R32 FN88
Ireland
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Sheppard’s are pleased to present this auction of Important Irish Art. The sale includes major works of art by Daniel O’Neill, Willliam Ashford, Frank McKelvey, Grace Henry, Sean Keating, Sean McSweeney, James Humbert Craig, Sir William Orpen, Gerard Dillon, Augustus Burke, Harry Kernoff, Paul Sandby, John Henry Foley, Peter Curling, Graham Knuttel, Donald Teskey, Jean Dufy, John Behan, Rory Breslin, Siobhan Bulfin and many more.
