More than 100 ceramics by Pablo Picasso from a private collection will be offered at Sotheby’s in London on March 19. It includes plates, vases, jugs, bowls and tiles depicting a range of classical and mythical forms alongside portraits of animals and people. They were designed by Picasso over a 20 year period. The Madoura pottery in Vallauris, Southern France was the starting point for his exploration of ceramics from 1946, when he was 64. This sparked a fascination with ceramics that would last for the rest of his life. Estimates range from £2,000 – £35,000 and the collection, which includes a selection of prints, is expected to bring in around £1 million. (Click on any image to enlarge it). UPDATE: The collection of 100 ceramics achieved £1,455,750.
(See post on antiquesandartireland.com for January 14, 2013).
PABLO PICASSO – VASE AZTEQUE AUX QUATRE VISAGES 1957 (£18,000-30,000). UPDATE: THIS MADE £92,500
A group shot of the ceramics. UPDATE: THE AUCTION WAS A SELLOUT WITH 94% OF LOTS SELLING ABOVE THEIR HIGH ESTIMATE.
PABLO PICASSO – PLAT POISSON 1952 (£25,000-35,0000). UDATE: THIS MADE £31,250