Pablo Picasso Spanish, 1881-1973
Pichet à glace, 1952
Turned ceramic pitcher (white faïence)
31 x 19 x 36 cm
Edition of 100, numbered 92/100
With the stamps "Edition Picasso Madoura", « Edition Picasso » and « Madoura plein feu » on the underside of the base.
Copyright The Artist
In 1952, Picasso created two anthropomorphic pitchers in tonalities of white and blue, a highly influential colour-scheme in the history of ceramics. This pitcher, AR 142, with its more rounded...
In 1952, Picasso created two anthropomorphic pitchers in tonalities of white and blue, a highly influential colour-scheme in the history of ceramics. This pitcher, AR 142, with its more rounded features, is functions the female part of the duo.
Provenance
Atelier Madoura, VallaurisPrivate collection, (bought by the current owner from the Madoura workshop)
Private collection, Paris (through succession)
Collection de la Galerie Jean-François Cazeau, Paris