Pablo Picasso Dormeur (Sleeper), 1956

Utilizing the simplistic design motifs frequently found in his ceramics, Picasso creates an exquisite dish that plays with our notion of what is functional and what is art. As we happen upon a sleeping man, the details are simple yet brilliant as everything plays to the ceramic medium. From the dots of hair that run along the curvature of the inner lip, to the protruding eyes, nose and lips that are heavy, but a wonderful balance to the open space left by Picasso on the rest of the plate. Dynamic in design, this remarkable work speaks to Picasso's creativity.

Created in 1956, this round dish of white earthenware clay is from the edition of 100. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse.

Catalogue Raisonné & COA:
Pablo Picasso Dormeur (Sleeper), 1956 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.