Sotheby’s London’s much-anticipated Picasso Ceramics auction will commence in June 2025, with bidding open online from the 20–27 June. This annual sale offers an exciting opportunity to explore Picasso’s innovative and experimental editioned ceramics. Showcasing a range of the fanciful and functional ceramics Picasso created in collaboration with the renowned Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, the sale will highlight his creative period in Southern France. Consignments are currently being accepted for this auction. Please contact the Prints Department for a complimentary valuation at no obligation.

Illustrated above and calendar image:

Visage aux yeux rieurs (A. R. 608)

Estimate: £40,000 - 60,000

Sold for: £50,800

For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:

Bids.london@sothebys.com

(+44) 207 293 5283 (bids general line)

For sale enquiries please contact:

Yessica Marks

Director | Head of Department, EMEA | Prints

+44 20 7293 5212

YESSICA.MARKS@SOTHEBYS.COM 

Charlotte North

Director | Head of Sale | Prints

+44 20 7293 5768

CHARLOTTE.NORTH@SOTHEBYS.COM 

Jennifer Strotz

Deputy Director | Specialist | Prints

+ 44 207 293 6354

JENNIFER.STROTZ@SOTHEBYS.COM 

Marta Suarez Castro

Pre-Sale Coordinator

Prints

+44 20 7293 5277

MARTA.SUAREZCASTRO@SOTHEBYS.COM