Madoura Ceramics

Picasso ceramics by Madoura « Poisson chiné » by Pablo Picasso Plat ovale, empreinte originale, created in 1952. from an edition of 200 examples. Dimensions : 42.5 X 34.5 cm. Référence catalogue Madoura n° 170. Sourced from a private collection of Picasso ceramics, originally purchased at Madoura in Vallauris in the 1950s. In the late 1940s Pablo Picasso, then in his sixties, discovered a new passion, as a result of his encounter with Suzanne and Georges Ramié at the Atelier Madoura in Vallauris on the Cote d'Azur. A master artist, “The Artist" of the 20th century, Picasso was, however, relatively new to ceramics, a novice even, yet, as always during his artistic journey his hunger for new ideas and desire to master the process took over and he quickly mastered the art of hand decorated ceramics . After much experimentation with the Ramies, Picasso soon became adept in the art of glazed ceramic pottery. During the following 24 years Picasso produced thousands of different unique ceramic pieces with Madoura, vases, plates, bowls, sculptures and objects which he decorated with all manner of anthropomorphic imagery, including faces, owls, fish, bulls, beasts and many other elements from his lifelong stock of artistic imagery. Madoura replicated his unique designs using moulds to copy the form and then mimicking Picasso's delicate brushstrokes with glazes to match the originals. The result was 633 different ceramic editions produced by the Ramié’s between 1947 and 1971. The editions were made in multiples of 25 up to 500, generally speaking the edition size today determines the rarity and ultimately the value of each piece. Many, but not all were numbered, all feature a variety painted and/or impressed marks made by the Madoura potters - The stamps include ‘Madoura plein feu’ , ‘ Empreinte originale de Picasso’ and ‘Edition Picasso’ The market for Picasso ceramics made by Madoura in the mid 20th century has grown significantly during the past decade. It has become one of the most accessible areas of collecting the great masters art...

Original Picasso Edition Madoura: With stamps: "Madoura plein feu " + "Edition Picasso" + hand written "Edition Picasso" on the back. Documentation: Alain Ramie´ N° 160 p 89. Whit...

A very large and superb yellow ceramic jar by Madoura. Stamped Madoura Plein Feyu. Vallauris, France, mid-20th century.

Pablo Picasso ceramic wall plaque for Madoura Edition 450 ex, circa 1956 Beach scene.

Ceramic bowl by Pablo Picasso executed at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris France in the 1950s. It is title The Picador and is referenced under the number A.R 289 in the Catalogue ...

Nice Madoura bowl or vide-poche, circa 1950, France. Grey-green ceramic. Stamped Madoura underneath. Dimensions: diameter 10 cm, 5cm H. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protect...

Suzanne Ramié (1907 - 1974) France Ceramic oval bowl by renowned France artist Suzanne Ramié (Vallauris) having a light sand-yellow brown rough gl...

Bisque earthenware pitcher, "Little Wood Owl (Petite Chouette) France, 1949. Catalogue raisonné: A. Ramié, "Picasso: Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Wo...

"Bird in Profile" ceramic medal pendant by Pablo Picasso Artist: Pablo Picasso Titre: Bird In Profile / Oiseau de profil France, circa 1949, An original ceramic piece made by Pi...

This Picasso glazed earthenware ceramic pitcher is in mint condition, and marked and stamped Edition Picasso and Madoura. Picasso...

Suzanne Ramie (1905-1974), French ceramic candlestick by Suzanne Ramie having a green glaze. Vallauris. Incised on the bottom with the arti...

Pablo Picasso. The fish dish plate or "Service Poisson“ was conceived of and produced in 1947, the first year that Picasso spent extensive time making po...