Pablo Picasso

Picasso Ceramic, Jacqueline au chevalet (A.R. 333)

1956

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Trois poissons sur fond gris (A.R. 396) stamped, marked and numbered 'Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / N 106 / Edition Picasso / 80/175' (underneath) t...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Femme au chapeau fleuri (A.R. 521) stamped and numbered 'Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de Picasso / 97/100' (on the reverse) terracotta plaque, pa...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Cavalier et cheval (A.R. 138) stamped, marked and numbered 'Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / Madoura / 199/300' (underneath) white ea...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) MAINS AU POISSON (A.R. 214) stamped and numbered 'Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de Picasso / I. 117 / 173/250' (underneath) terracotta plate with ...

“Untitled” ceramic, is an example of the kind of work by which John Glick became so famous. He was seduced by the effects of the reduction kiln, which decreased the levels of oxygen during firing, inducing the flame to pull oxygen out of the clay and glazes changing the colors of the glazes depending on their iron and copper content. In this way he achieved the rich gradients of ochre and umber and variations in stippling and opacity. This piece is signed on the bottom and can be found on page 129, plate #236 in “John Glick: A Legacy in Clay.” John was an American Abstract Expressionist ceramicist born in Detroit, MI. Though open to artistic experimentation, Glick was most influenced by the styles and aesthetics of Asian pottery—an inspiration that shows in his use of decorative patterns and glaze choices. He has said that he is attracted to simplicity, as well as complexity: my work continually reflects my re-examination that these two poles can coexist… or not, in a given series. Glick also took influences from master potters of Japan, notably Shoji Hamada and Kanjrio Kawai, blending their gestural embellishments of simple forms with attitudes of Abstract Expressionism. He was particularly drown to the work of Helen Frankenthaler whose soak-stain style resonated with Glick’s multi-layered glaze surfaces, which juxtaposed veils of atmospheric color with gestural marks and pattern. He spent countless hours developing and making his own tools in order to achieve previously unseen results in his work with clay and glaze. Glick’s “Plum Tree Pottery...

Lozenge with Dancer and Hind (#620, Ramie) Red Earthenware Clay Edition Madoura Picasso, 93/500 (Verso)

The Mid-Century Modern red vase by Dante Baldelli is an elegant example of the work his studio could produce for the consumer to enhance the décor of th...

Samuel Latour - Eclipse - Original Ceramic Sculpture 19 x 34 x 21 cm Edition of 8 Signed Samuel LATOUR Formed at Boulle arts and craft school in Pari...