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Pablo Picasso Madoura Ceramic Plaque. "Female Nude and Toreador"

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Pablo Picasso Madoura Ceramic Plaque.  Female Nude and Toreador
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Pablo Picasso Madoura Ceramic Plaque. "Female Nude and Toreador"; Picasso ceramics work; J.149, No. 234 of 500; completed in 1968, stamped "Madoura Plein Feu" and "Empereinte Originale de Picasso" on verso. Between 1947 and 1971, Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions — many of which featured variations — as well as unique works. He explored and experimented with different techniques over time, playing with form, trying different glazes and engobe — a white or coloured slip coating — and engraving the clay’s surface. 4.5 inch x 7 inch, 545 grams. Catalogue Reference: Reference number Ramie # 541 in Alan Ramie's Picasso: Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971 (Alan Wofsy Fine Arts, 1988); PROVENANCE: Private collection, Montreal, QC