Pablo Picasso, "Fish" Service, Bowl A |
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| Artist: | Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) |
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| Title: | "Fish" Service, Bowl A |
| Medium: | Madoura round bowl of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes and oxides under glaze (yellow, ochre, red, blue, black) |
| Image Size: | DIAMETER: 7 1/2 (19 cm) |
| Edition: | From the edition of 300 |
| Signature: | This work is annotated 'EDITION PICASSO,' with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' pottery stamps on the reverse. |
| ID # | w-4609 |
The glistening surface of this lovely white ceramic mimics the natural habitat of this beautifully painted fish. A yellow glow of sunshine appears to encompass this charming subject, as it swims weightless and carefree. Painted in vibrant hues, this cheerful ceramic is remarkable for its understated elegance.
Created in 1956, this round bowl of white earthenware clay with ecoration in engobes and oxides under glaze (yellow, ochre, red, blue, black) is from the edition of 300. This work is annotated 'EDITION PICASSO,' with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION 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. 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.
