Madoura Ceramic, Flute Player, 1951

Passionately expressive, technically detailed, and beautifully finished with a brilliantly bold, sienna glaze, this is a remarkable piece in excellent condition. A beautiful and lyrical man gracefully plays the flute, surrounded by a glowing Mediterranean sun and gentle landscape. Elegantly created with detailed patterns and perhaps the most beautiful and subtle glaze work ever produced by Picasso (Malaga, 1881- Mougins, 1973), this spectacular work showcases the best of Picassos technical and aesthetic accomplishments. There is delicate detailing throughout the piece that reflects Picassos interest in the male form as both highly masculine and simultaneously very graceful.

Created in 1951, this unique color variant ceramic hollow plate was created from white earthenware clay and finished in sienna. Stamped on the reverse, 'Empreinte Originale de Picasso' and 'Madoura plein feu'.

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.
2. Bloch, Georges. Pablo Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre grave céramique 1949-1971. Tome III: 1972.3. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.