PABLO PICASSO | Taureau et picador pitcher, 1956

glazed ceramicInscribed Edition Picasso, with the Madoura and D'après Picasso stamps on the underside

Alain Ramié, Picasso, Catalogue de l'oeuvre céramique éditée, 1947-1971, Vallauris, 1988, n. 369

Good condition overall. The glaze presents with some small flaws along the edge of the base and one edge of the handle, all inherent to the manufacturing process. The edge of the base with one chip of ceramic of approximately 1,5 x 0,6 cm, barely visible when the vase stands. This lot has been examined under blacklight and does not appear to have any signs of prior restoration.
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