Pablo Picasso Engraved Face, Grege Ground 1947; Endlessly fascinated with the human face, Picasso created a range of ceramics that address this subject. Here we witness one of Picasso's more bewitching examples, as an adorable, childlike face gazes out. With a sleek nose, v-shaped mouth, and circular cheeks, this delightful figure instantly captures our hearts. Picasso defines his subject with recessed lines and patches of midnight blue hues placed against a glossy, yellow backdrop. Deceptively simple, this work conveys a clear sense of expression with minimal detail, exemplifying Picasso's immense skill at depicting more with less. The entire face is surrounded in a delicately dotted border, adding a charming decorative touch to this exquisite work.

Created in 1947, this white earthenware clay rectangular dish is decorated in engobes (blue, straw-coloured ground) under yellow glaze. From the edition of 200, this work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse.

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. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 29 on pg. 33.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.