Friday, 18 November 2016

Exciting find - Picasso vase discovered in the Tamar Valley - Cornwall

Picasso vase Chouetton the owl
Photo: Paul Keen – Edition Picasso  Madura

The vase has been identified as Chouetton (owl) part of the Plein Fue series produced at the Madura Works Southern France in 1952   The vase is painted and glazed on white earthenware and measures 26cm high.

In 1946 Picasso met the owners of the Madura Works who gave him access to tools and materials he required for ceramic design. Madura then produced and then sold his work in a collaboration lasting 25 years.

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