Pablo Picasso "Black Face" Service, Plate B, 1948; Picasso showcases his mastery of painting on ceramics as he drafts a simple face with a curious and quizzical expression. Set against a dark, black glaze and shiny background, the brilliant white, red, and green hues seem to leap from the plate, as they contrast nicely throughout. The charming, rosy-cheeked faun appears in a wide smile, in a gesture of flirtation and fun.

Created in 1948, this plate of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (red, green, white, bright black ground) is knife engraved under glaze. From the edition of 100, this work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse along with the handwritten inscription: 'B' and 'EDITION PICASSO'.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

Pablo Picasso "Black Face" Service, Plate B, 1948 is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final sale of the work):

1. Listed and illustrated in the following: Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988.

2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.