Arcadia Art Consultancy is pleased to present a collection of Pablo Picasso’s ceramics on behalf of a private collection via Sotheby’s Picasso Ceramics sale (September 14-21).
A BRIEF HISTORY
On one fateful day during the Summer of 1946, while vacationing in Golfe Juan in the Côte d'Azur, Pablo Picasso visited the annual pottery exhibition in Vallauris, a provincial town with a ceramic tradition that can be traced back to Ancient Rome. During this visit, he was introduced to the owners of the Madoura Pottery stand, Suzanne and Georges Ramié, who later invited the artist to their workshop to experiment with clay. During this visit, Picasso produced three pieces, which he left at the workshop to dry and bake. One year later, the artist returned to see the result and was delighted with what he found. So began a productive partnership between Picasso and Madoura Pottery (Suzanne and Georges Ramié). They would provide Picasso with access to all the tools and resources required, and in exchange, the Ramié family would produce and sell his ceramics work. This partnership lasted until the artist’s death in 1973. During this productive period, the artist produced six hundred and thirty three different ceramic works.
AVAILABLE WORKS
PABLO PICASSO
Visage aux yeux rieurs (A. R. 608)
numbered 33/350 and incised Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence pitcher, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 320 mm. 12⅝ in.
Executed in 1969; this work is number 33 from the edition of 350.
Lot 89
Estimate: $50,000 - 70,000
PABLO PICASSO
Lampe femme (see A. R. 295)
inscribed Edition Picasso, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence vase, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 375 mm. 14¾ in.
Executed in 1955; this work is from the edition of 100.
Lot 49
Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000
PABLO PICASSO
Chouette (A. R. 542)
numbered 134/500 and incised R 146, Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence vase, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 285 mm. 11¼ in.
Executed in 1968; this work is number 134 from the edition of 500.
Lot 82
Estimate: $12,000 - 18,000
PABLO PICASSO
Pichet aux arums (A. R. 189)
numbered 52/350 and incised R. 151 and Edition Picasso, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence vase, painted in colors and glazed
height: 290 mm. 11⅜ in.
Executed in 1953; this work is number 52 from the edition of 350.
Lot 37
Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000
PABLO PICASSO
Colombe à la lucarne (A. R. 78)
numbered 111/200 and inscribed Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence platter, painted in colors and partially glazed
overall: 300 by 362 mm. 11¾ by 14¼ in.
Executed in 1949; this work is number 111 from the edition of 200.
Lot 17
Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000
PABLO PICASSO
Figure de proue (A. R. 136)
numbered 99/300 and inscribed Edition Picasso, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence pitcher, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 235 mm. 9¼ in.
Executed in 1952; this work is number 99 from the edition of 300.
Lot 24
Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000
PABLO PICASSO
Visage de femme (A. R. 192)
numbered 50/200 and inscribed Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence vase, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 323 mm. 12¾ in.
Executed in 1953; this work is number 50 from the edition of 200.
Lot 38
Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000
PABLO PICASSO
Visage de femme Pomone (A. R. 592)
numbered 47/100 and inscribed J. 121, with the Empreinte Originale de Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence plaque, painted in colors and partially glazed
overall: 315 by 314 mm. 12⅜ by 12⅜ in.
Executed in 1968; this work is number 47 from the edition of 100.
Lot 84
Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000
PABLO PICASSO
Quatre visages (A. R. 437)
numbered 259/300 and incised Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence vase, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 237 mm. 9⅝ in.
Executed in 1959; this work is number 259 from the edition of 300.
Lot 73
Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000
PABLO PICASSO
Visage (A. R. 611)
numbered 163/500 and incised Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence pitcher, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 307 mm. 12⅛ in.
Executed in 1969; this work is number 163 from the edition of 500.
Lot 91
Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000
PABLO PICASSO
Centaure (A. R. 338)
numbered 57/100 and inscribed C. 112, with the Empreinte Originale de Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence plate, framed
diameter approx.: 410 mm. 16⅛ in.
Executed in 1956; this work is number 57 from the edition of 100.
Lot 54
Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000
PABLO PICASSO
Joueur de flûte et cavaliers (A. R. 340)
numbered 86/100 and inscribed A. 101, with the Empreinte Originale and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence plate, framed
diameter approx.: 350 mm. 13¾ in.
Executed in 1956; this work is number 86 in the edition of 100.
Lot 55
Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000
PABLO PICASSO
Visage aux cercles (A. R. 612)
numbered 209/500, incised R. 140, Edition Picasso and Madoura, with the Edition Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence pitcher, painted in colors and partially glazed
height: 285 mm. 11¼ in.
Executed in 1969; this work is number 209 from the edition of 500.
Lot 92
Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000
PABLO PICASSO
Danseurs et joueur de diaule (A. R. 341)
numbered 75/100 and inscribed D. 101, with the Empreinte Originale de Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence platter, framed
overall approx.: 300 by 377 mm. 11¾ by 14⅞ in.
Executed in 1956; this work is number 75 from the edition of 100.
Lot 56
Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000
PABLO PICASSO
Joueur de diaule et faune (A. R. 342)
numbered 44/100 and incised E. 101, with the Empreinte Originale de Picasso and Madoura stamps
terre de faïence plate, framed
diameter approx.: 295 mm. 11⅝ in.
Executed in 1956; this work is number 44 from the edition of 100.
Lot 57
Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000