Spectacular design, technically complicated ceramic structure with exquisite coloration, this is a truly remarkable ceramic vase.

Created in 1955, this ceramic turned vase was created with white earthenware clay. Decoration in Engobes in blue and grey with glaze inside. Numbered 14 out of a total of 100, this work is stamped "MADOURA PLEIN FEU" and "EDITION PICASSO" on the bottom of the base. Delicate surface in wonderful condition with clear markings on the bottom.

Inspired by traditional utilitarian vase designs from the south of France, this ceramic vase has been reengineered to include a complicated circular handle interwoven into the neck of the vase. This sold construction circle handle merges two designs: a classic jug with a traditional vase. This type of ceramic constructions is a technical achievement because of the delicate balance elements necessary to allow the vase to stand upright, without leaning. Balance is perfectly achieved in this work, as the vase stands firmly on its own. The delicate color palate of blue, grey, and white, gracefully contributes to the overall sense of harmony and balance within the work.

Provenance:
Collection Bert Van Bork, Chicago.

Illustrated in:
1. Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971.
1988, listed as cat no 298 on pg. 154.
2. Ramié, Georges. (1976) Picasso Ceramics. Listed and illustrated as catalogue raisonné no. 746 (left image) on pg. 281.