The Ultimate Valentine's Edit Sale
Tue, Feb 10, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 82
Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) Picador (A.R. #160), 1952, a Madoura edition ceramic plate
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Starting Bid
$700
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Description:
A round white earthenware clay plate titled "Picador" (or Bullfighter), created by the celebrated Spanish artist Pablo Picasso in 1952. This work was executed in collaboration with the master potters at the Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris, France.
Details:
- Medium: Partially glazed white earthenware ceramic plate with black oxide decoration.
- Dimensions: Approximately 8 in. (20 cm) diameter.
- Edition: From a limited edition of 500 copies produced.
- Markings: The underside is inscribed "Edition Picasso" in black paint and bears the impressed "Edition Picasso" and "Madoura Plein Feu" pottery stamps.
- Literature: Referenced in the catalogue raisonné as Alain Ramié, Picasso Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, no. 160.
- Condition: Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs.
Picasso was deeply inspired by the bullfights he attended as a child in Spain, a theme that recurred frequently throughout his vast artistic oeuvre, including his ceramic works. This piece represents an accessible opportunity to own an authentic, limited-edition work of art by one of the 20th century's most influential artists.
Dimensions: D:8in
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