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A set of six Francis Francis ‘Encrypted’ demitasse cups and saucers, designed by Francis Picabia. Each piece is crafted from white glazed porcelain, uniquely decorated with abstract, calligraphic brushstroke designs in black, grey, red, and metallic gold tones. The underside of one cup is marked with “FRANCIS PICABIA” alongside a portrait, the number “3027”, the Italian phrase “POI TI SPIEGO…” (“Then I will explain to you…”), an etched signature, and “MADE IN GERMANY by ZIEGLER”. Several saucers and cups feature stylized script-like elements, with one saucer distinctly showing red characters resembling “人魚” (Ningyo, meaning “mermaid” in Japanese).
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