Pablo Picasso Madoura Ceramic, Visage, 1963

Constructed from the purest materials, Picasso transforms a simple plate with a few whimsical and gestural lines that adorn the clay surface. Kind eyes and a bashful grin infuse this work with joy while an outlandish moustache made of a triangle pattern provides a comedic undertone. It is nearly impossible not to smile back at this friendly ceramic piece.

Created in 1955, this rounded square of red 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, Visage, 1963 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.