Understanding Picasso Ceramics

It was on July 21st, 1946 that Picasso visted an annual potters exhibition in Vallauris, France. His exact intentions are unknown, but we do know he took interest in the Madoura stall and asked to speak to the author of these works. Suzanne and Georges Ramié welcomed him into their workshop, and by the end of the day he had his hands covered in clay.

From that point on, Picasso began creating masterpieces with this newfound medium.

People interested in collecting these original works seek to purchase collections edited and produced with exclusive rights by Madoura Pottery, such as these Picasso ceramics. These works are both marked and stamped on the underside of the base, indicating the ‘Edition Picasso’ & ‘Madoura Plein Feu’ from which this piece is derived, along with the edition number.

Not every work is made exactly the same as the others in the edition. You will see variations within an edition. This Picasso plate from Alex Adelman Masterworks Fine Art, is from the numbered edition of 100.