Pablo Picasso Taureau (Bull), 1954

This ceramic is set on a brilliantly glazed white background upon which rests the delicate form of a gallant bull. Displayed in a robust silhouette, the musculature and mass of the bull is represented by the rounded forms of the back and legs. The addition of hatch marks around the rim adds a sense of vitality and energy to the work.

Created in 1952, this round cupel of white earthenware clay with engobe decoration under glaze (green, white, pink patina) 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:
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.