PERICO PASTOR | "THE BIBLE" TRIPTYCH (2007) | SIGNED AND CERTIFIED GRAPHIC WORK | NOTARIZED EDITION
The mastery of contemporary watercolor united with the rigor of high bibliophilia. An exceptional graphic triptych by Perico Pastor, indivisibly preserved along with its original notarial certification from Enciclopèdia Catalana.
HISTORY AND CURATORIAL ANALYSIS
The fluidity of ink and Mediterranean light
This superb graphic set demonstrates why Perico Pastor (b. 1953) is one of the undisputed masters of contemporary illustration. Created expressly for the monumental collector's edition of The Bible (Enciclopèdia Catalana, 2007), these three plates merge the fluidity and economy of Eastern brushwork with a vibrant, purely Mediterranean luminosity. Pastor replaces the historical gravitas of sacred texts with an explosion of color, rhythm, and humanity.
The visual journey of the triptych
The three works form a perfect chromatic and emotional narrative:
"El pas del Mar Roig" (The Crossing of the Red Sea): A composition of telluric force where the walls of water, rendered in imposing and dense washes of blues and greens, open over the multitude traced with vibrant black ink in the lower section.
"Lloeu Déu al seu santuari" (Psalm 150): Rhythm takes center stage. Pastor uses blocks of pure color (reds, yellows, blues, greens) that dance freely around the schematic silhouettes of musicians playing the harp, cymbals, and drums.
"Adoració dels savis" (Adoration of the Magi): A scene of profound contemplation. The use of intense chiaroscuro and warm tones (ochres, blues, and deep magentas) is notable, centering the gaze on the serene and protective figure of the mother holding the child.
WHY IS THIS PIECE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR COLLECTION?
Documentary Integrity (Notarial Certificate): The value of this lot lies in its indivisible condition. It comes with the original Notarial Certificate signed by Juan Manuel Perelló Font and the seal of the General Council of Notaries. This document legitimizes the signatures and links this exact copy to the original owning family, providing an unimpeachable pedigree to the acquisition.
Editorial Rarity: The three plates are hand-numbered as copy 188 of 1000. Interestingly, the notarial certification specifies a strictly limited edition of 998 sets, a peculiarity of high bibliophile editions that adds enormous historical and archival interest for the erudite collector.
Printing Quality: Printed on high-grammage cotton paper, the printing technique achieves astonishing fidelity in reproducing the texture, transparency, and original "bleed" of Perico Pastor's watercolor and ink.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Artist: Perico Pastor (b. 1953).
Title / Theme: "The Bible" Triptych (Crossing of the Red Sea, Psalm 150, and Adoration of the Magi).
Period / Project: 2007. Illustrations for the collector's edition of The Bible (Enciclopèdia Catalana).
Technique and Medium: Serigraphed graphic work (high-fidelity lithographic reproduction) on high-grammage cotton paper.
Edition / Print Run: Strictly limited edition. The three plates are hand-numbered in pencil 188 / 1000 (Notarial certificate limiting the series to 998 copies).
Signature and Inscriptions: The three plates are hand-signed in pencil "perico" by the artist in the lower left margin.
Dimensions: Support (Paper): Approx. 37 x 50 cm (each plate). Large visual presence format.
Provenance: Private collection. Includes the original editorial certificate and Notarial Seal/Signature corresponding to the edition number.
Condition: Excellent. Museum quality. The colors retain all their original intensity and transparency, with no stains, creases, or oxidation on the paper.
THE WORKSHOP'S NOTE
In the contemporary art market, trust is everything. Acquiring graphic work by Perico Pastor means adding mastery of color to your collection; but acquiring it protected by an original notarial act means incorporating documented history. This triptych is an exercise in transparency and curatorial rigor, designed for the graphic cabinet that demands the provenance of the work shine as brightly as its colors.
Includes Collector's Dossier: This work comes with an exhaustive research study, technical sheet, and curatorial context prepared and printed by El Taller del Coleccionista, certifying our research and known provenance.
