From a series of six works, this ceramic is set on a brilliantly glazed white background upon which rests the dark form of a grazing bull. Displayed in a robust silhouette, the musculature and mass of the bull is represented by the rounded forms of the back and legs. The addition of dots around the rim adds a sense of vitality and energy to the work.

Created in 1952, this turned round ash-tray of white earthenware clay with oxidized paraffin decoration is part of a series of six works. From the edition of 500, this ceramic features the inscribed stamps: 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' on verso.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
This work 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.