Picasso Madoura Ceramic Ramie 142 Ice Pitcher With Certificate of Authenticity
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Picasso Madoura Ceramic Ramie 142 Ice Pitcher With Certificate of Authenticity:
$57480.00
Pablo Picasso A.R. 142
Ice Pitcher
1952
12.6” x 21.6” Pitcher Edition of 100
White earthenware clay, decoration in oxides, knife engraved on white enamel
Ramie 142 is a Madoura ceramic that one rarely sees come on the market.
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The Picasso Madoura Ceramic Ramie 142 Ice Pitcher is a notable piece created by the famous artist Pablo Picasso. This ceramic piece is part of a series of ceramics Picasso produced in collaboration with the Madoura pottery workshop in Vallauris, France. The "Ramie" in the name refers to Suzanne and Georges Ramié, the owners of the Madoura workshop, with whom Picasso worked extensively.
Key Features of the Picasso Madoura Ceramic Ramie 142 Ice Pitcher:Design and Style:
- The ice pitcher is characterized by its whimsical and expressive design, a hallmark of Picasso's work. It features playful and abstract motifs, often incorporating elements of nature and human forms.
Materials and Technique:
- Made from ceramic, the pitcher showcases Picasso's innovative approach to pottery, combining traditional techniques with his unique artistic vision. The piece is hand-painted and glazed, highlighting Picasso's distinct style.
Edition and Markings:
- The "Ramie 142" designation indicates its catalog number in the series of ceramics Picasso created at Madoura. These pieces are often marked with the Madoura stamp and sometimes include Picasso's signature or other identifying marks.
Historical Context:
- Picasso began working with ceramics in the late 1940s and continued this exploration into the 1950s and beyond. His collaboration with the Madoura workshop resulted in a prolific output of ceramic works that are highly valued by collectors Value: The ice pitcher exemplifies Picasso's creativity and his ability to transform everyday objects into works of art. It represents a fusion of fine art and functional design.
- Collectibility: Original Picasso ceramics are highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts. The Madoura ceramics, in particular, are valued for their uniqueness and the direct involvement of Picasso in their creation.
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The prices of Picasso Madoura Ceramics have been on fire lately (no pun intended). The major sale houses – Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips – have now been regularly holding Picasso Madoura Ceramic sales. Pieces that sold for $4,000 fifteen years ago are going for $16,000 and more now.
Pablo Picasso is without doubt the most widely collected artists of the 20th century. Picasso produced ceramic plates, vases and bowls in the Madoura studio in France. The studio was owned by Georges Ramie, who catalogued all of the artwork that Picasso produced during that time. Each plate, vase and bowl is assigned a unique number according to the number in the Ramie catalogue.
Picasso Madoura Ceramic Ramie 142 Ice Pitcher With Certificate of Authenticity:
$57480.00
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