Les céramiques de Picasso, quels prix, quelle histoire ?
What are their prices and their history?Who is PicassoBorn in 1881 in Malaga and died in 1973 in Paris
The ceramicsIn 1946, Picasso visited the annual exhibition in Vallauris with Françoise Gilot and made his first attempts at Suzanne and Georges Ramié's Madoura workshop.
The subjectsA decoration on traditional forms such as jugs, plates or less traditional objects
The decorations and forms take up recurring themes of his work: animals, bullfighting, still life, and are treated with the most diverse techniques: incised decoration, engobed, enamelled...
Editions3 types1- The unique pieces, numbering 2000, dated 1947 or 48 and 1000 others until 1971
The "original ceramic work" are issued from the hand of the artist without the intention to reproduce it, they are all dated.
2- The authentic replica to the number of 273 models in several copies: on the form of a piece chosen for model, the decoration is entirely made by Picasso. Techniques for vases, pitchers and jugs are mostly from this technique.
Three stamps:Madoura after Picasso Edition
Madoura Picasso Edition
Madoura Edition Picasso with numbering
3 - Original print numbered 360 models in several copies transfer of an original piece engraved on a matrix in hardened plaster - like an engraving .technique for plates and dishes
Three stampsMadoura Original print of Picasso
Madoura Original stamp with numbering
Original Picasso stamp with numbering
Estimate and auction results: Between 2.000 and 100.000 euros