Internationally famed for his paintings, sculpture, and graphics, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was long intrigued by ceramics. After seeing the works of the Madoura potters at a crafts fair in 1946, he asked Georges and Suzanne Ramie, who operated the studio, to provide him with the opportunity to work with ceramics. This example of his work has been repaired at the YankeeLake Restoration Services Studio.
Picasso Edition: Over the years Picasso and the Madoura studio produced 633 different plates, bowls, vases and pitchers, in limited editions ranging from 25 to 500. Picasso's involvement in producing the objects varied. Sometimes he made the clay molds used for designs, while other times he painted on plates or pitchers taken from the drying racks. Picasso and Madoura's artisans then finished the prototypes and produced the editions.
Title: Face, 1955
Artist: Picasso, Pablo
Medium: White earthenware clay with decoration in engobes, glaze inside with Red and Black.
Image Size: GREATEST HEIGHT: 11.75 in (29.85 cm) tall GREATEST WIDTH: 5 1/2 in (14 cm) wide
Signed: With the ‘Edition Picasso’ and ‘Madoura Plein Feu’ inscribed stamps on the bottom of the base.
Edition: From the edition of 500
Condition: The Delicate Surface Retains Remarkable Freshness With Clear Markings,
Artist: Picasso, Pablo
Medium: White earthenware clay with decoration in engobes, glaze inside with Red and Black.
Image Size: GREATEST HEIGHT: 11.75 in (29.85 cm) tall GREATEST WIDTH: 5 1/2 in (14 cm) wide
Signed: With the ‘Edition Picasso’ and ‘Madoura Plein Feu’ inscribed stamps on the bottom of the base.
Edition: From the edition of 500
Condition: The Delicate Surface Retains Remarkable Freshness With Clear Markings,
