Pablo Picasso Laughing Mask, 1968

With bold design elements, the playful quality of Picasso's work is epitomized in this marvelous piece. Utilizing his reoccurring theme of the painted mask, this frequented subject matter takes the form of a face with a bright smile and round eyes looking joyfully out at us. The creative imagination of Picasso is exemplified in this work, displaying his unique interpretation of the ceramics medium.

Created in 1968, this square plaque of red earthenware clay with engobe ground, engraving enhanced with oxides (white, blue, green, black) under partial brushed glaze 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 Laughing Mask, 1968 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.