One of the most prolific and revolutionary artists the world has ever seen, Pablo Picasso had a tremendous impact on the development of 20th-century modern art. Although he is best known for his association with the Cubist movement, which he founded with Georges Braque, Picasso’s influence extends to Surrealism, neoclassicism and Expressionism.
“Every act of creation is, first of all, an act of destruction,” the Spanish artist proclaimed. In Picasso's Cubist paintings, he emphasizes the two-dimensionality of the canvas, breaking with conventions regarding perspective, foreshortening and proportion. Picasso was inspired by Iberian and African tribal art. One of his most famous pre-Cubist works is Les Demoiselles d’Avignon (1907), a painting considered immoral and shocking at the time for its depiction of nude women whose faces resemble Iberian tribal masks.
Picasso made many portraits in this style, most often of the women in his life, their expressively colored faces composed of geometric shards of surface planes. In Woman in a Hat (Olga), 1935, he painted his first wife as an assemblage of abstract forms, leaving the viewer to decipher the subject through the contrasting colors and shapes. Picasso was a tireless artist, creating more than 20,000 paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics and sculptures. Tracing his life’s work reveals the progression of modern art, on which he had an unparalleled influence.
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Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Ed. Madoura Pottery Pitcher Têtes , 1956 A.R. 368
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Modern Madoura pottery pitcher/vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Têtes (Heads)". The piece features two hand painted images of ...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Pablo Picasso Signed Limited Madoura Pottery Chouetton Owl Vase A.R. 135, 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, original Mid-Century Madoura pottery vase by renowned Spanish artist Pablo Picasso titled "Chouetton (Young Wood Owl)". The work, which features two distinct owl faces,...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery
Modernist "Chouetton" Vase by Pablo Picasso in White Earthenware Hand-Painted
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
This "Chouetton" (Young Wood Owl) vase, created by Pablo Picasso in 1952, exemplifies the renowned artist’s whimsical engagement with ceramics and his ability to imbue everyday objec...
Ceramic, Paint
Pablo Picasso "Chouette Femme" Vase, Ceramic, Glazed, France, 1951
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in PARIS, FR
Pablo Picasso "Chouette Femme" Original Picasso ceramics in white terracotta, with coloured slip and glaze. Annotated "Edition Picasso" and "Picasso / Madoura" on the underside. Ed...
Ceramic
20th Century, Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher mod. Pichet gravé gris
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Turin, Turin
Pablo Picasso was an innovative artist who experimented and innovated during his 92-plus years on earth. He was not only a master painter but also a sculptor, printmaker, ceramics ar...
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Plate by Pablo Picasso, 1960's
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
Created in collaboration with Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, Picasso’s ceramics transform traditional pottery into a canvas for his signature motifs—faces, animals, mythological figur...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Edition Madoura Vase pitcher "Woman " 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
"Woman" turned Pitcher (with 3 pearl necklaces) White earthenware clay , decoration in engobes and engraved by knife. Alain Ramié catalogue AR301 page 155 Originale Edition Atelier M...
Ceramic
$12,500
Picasso Ceramic Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ceramic Picasso Pitcher Tetes -1956 5” diameter x 6” tall Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Earthenware pitcher white, oxidized paraffin decoration, black and white enamel, “Edition Picasso...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Glazed Earthenware Têtes Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso (Spain, 1881 - 1973) Glazed Earthenware "Tètes" Pitcher. The Têtes pitcher was created in Vallauris, France in late 1940's, early 1950s. Pitcher is known for its distin...
Earthenware
Chope Visage, Pablo Picasso, Jug, Edition, 1950s
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Madrid, ES
Chope Visage, Picasso, Jug, Edition, 1950s, Design, earthenware, figurative Chope Visage Ed. 300 units 1959 Fired clay, engobe decoration, glazed interior H. 21.9 cm Indented stamp a...
Clay
Pablo Picasso Vase Deux anses hautes (A.R. 213) - The Queen Madoura Ceramic Vase
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, US
Picasso's Vase Deux Anses Haute (Ramie 213) is a unique and iconic ceramic that reflects the artist's inventive approach to form and function. Created in 1954 as part of Picasso's co...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Vase Deux anses hautes (A.R. 141) The King, Madoura Ceramic Vase
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, US
Picasso's Vase Deux Anses Haute (Ramie 141) is a unique and iconic ceramic that reflects the artist's inventive approach to form and function. Created in 1954 as part of Picasso's co...
Ceramic
$3,000 / set
H 9.25 in Dm 5.5 in
Mid-Century Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Floral Design, Circa 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
A charming pair of mid-20th century earthenware vases, circa 1950s, featuring a classic bulbous form with narrow necks and subtly flared rims. The hand-painted decoration showcases b...
Earthenware
$1,060Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 4.14 in D 5.32 in
French Vallauris Picasso Style Pitcher Vase, circa 1950s
By Vallauris, Pablo Picasso
Located in Copenhagen, DK
French vintage ceramic pitcher vase by Vallauris. Abstract face like decor with umber, dark green and midnight blue brush strokes on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vi...
Ceramic, Pottery
20th Century Belgian Ceramic Pitcher By G. Losson
Located in High Point, NC
This elegant 20th-century Belgian ceramic pitcher by G. Losson showcases masterful craftsmanship and a timeless design. Featuring a striking two-tone glaze with a creamy beige body c...
Ceramic
Art Deco Hand Painted Earthenware Vase with Worms, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual and organically shaped pottery vase decorated with worms or eels. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the 1920s. Measurements: H: 15 cm, D: 12 cm at the ...
Earthenware
$978Sale Price|35% Off
H 12.6 in Dm 7.88 in
Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design A striking example of Aldo Londi’s masterful work, this large ceramic vase embodies the timeless influence of Neolithic utility pottery, reinterpreted through Bitossi’s signature craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic sgraffito hand decor, inspired by Etruscan ceramics, this piece is part of the Sahara line, distinguished by its earthy, textured aesthetic. Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware
Pablo Picasso Visage Tourmenté Plate, Unglazed White Earthenware, 1956
By Pablo Picasso
Located in CA, CA
Pablo Picasso Very rare example in unglazed white earthenware from Picasso's "Visage Tourmenté" series. Incised C 117, stamped Madoura Plein Feu, Empreinte Originale de Picasso and ...
Ceramic
$49,509Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
'Pichet Espagnol' from the Madoura Pottery 'AR 245' by Pablo Picasso '1954'
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
'Pichet Espagnol' ceramic piece from the Madoura Pottery (A.R. 245) by Pablo Picasso (1954). A fired, unglazed ceramic pitcher in the form of a stylise...
Ceramic
$1,145
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Hernán Sanz — Picasso Style Ceramic Vase, Talleres Pedro Mercedes, Cuenca, Spain
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hernán Sanz — Picasso-Style Ceramic Vase, Talleres Pedro Mercedes, Cuenca, Spain, circa 1970 Unique Picasso-inspired ceramic vase by Hernán Sanz, produced in the Pedro Mercedes work...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso, Hibou, 1954, Pichet tourné, édition Picasso, Madoura
By Pablo Picasso, Madoura
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pablo Picasso Hibou 1954 Pichet tourné H. 24,5 cm. Larg 13 cm R.A terre de faience blanche, décor à l'oxyde sur émail blanc Bleu Tiré à 500 exemplaires Edition Picasso, Madoura. Répe...
Ceramic
$391Sale Price|50% Off
H 8.27 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
This gorgeous Italian vintage ceramic pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a glazing central band of the Arabesque decor in two different shades of green and the house signature dark brown rough surface, so characteristic of the Bitossi production during the Mid-Century period. Handcrafted in Flavia Montelupo, Italy, circa the 1960s. Measurements: Height 21cm/ 8.25" Width 9.5cm/ 3.75" Depth 9.5cm/ 3.75" Weight 1.38kg The brick-shaped Bitossi by Aldo Londi pitchers...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Pitcher Tetes Visages Editions Picasso Madoura
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Chicago, IL
Madoura turned pitcher of white earthenware clay with decoration by Pablo Picasso black and white drawings. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' po...
Ceramic
$618Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 11.03 in Dm 7.09 in
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Vases by Carstens Tönnieshof, 1960s
By Carstens Tönnieshof, West German Pottery
Located in Valencia, VC
A beautiful and rare pair of Mid-Century Modern ceramic vases by Carstens Tönnieshof, designed by Helmut Scholtis. These pieces feature the highly sought-after Ankara décor in cyan b...
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Pablo Picasso Pichet Têtes Pitcher
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Earthenware pitcher by Pablo Picasso 1950's edition. The pitcher features two different figures on each side of the pitcher, in both a black oxidized and white glaze. Dimensions 6.5...
Earthenware
Picasso Edition Madoura Vase pitcher "Woman " 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
Woman turned Pitcher Alain Ramié catalogue AR297 page 153 Originale Edition Atelier Madoura from 1955 "Edition Picasso " and "Madoura plein feu" stamps on back Measures: H 33 cm ...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Ceramic Bowl Oiseau au Soleil
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pablo Picasso 1881 - 1973 Oiseau au Soleil Terre de faïence Dish, 1952, from the edition of 500, incised 'Edition Picasso', partially glazed and paint...
Pottery
"Two Faces" Vase by Pablo Picasso for Mazzega, 1958
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Brussels, BE
"Two Faces" vase by Pablo Picasso for Mazzega, 1958.
Glass
Picasso Edition Madoura Vase "Woman lamp", 1955
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
Woman lamp turned vase Variante color of AR 295/298 page 153/154 Alain Ramié catalogue Originale Edition Madoura from 1955 "Edition Picasso " and "Mad...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Chouette Femme 'A. R. 119'
By Pablo Picasso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Chouette Femme (A. R. 119) Terre de faïence vase, 1951, from the edition of 500, partially glazed and painted, with the Edit...
Clay
Picasso Edition Madoura Picador Pitcher, 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
"Picador" turned pitcher Originale Edition Madoura from 1952 August 5th Alain ramié N° 162 page 89 500 copies "Edition Picasso Madoura" on back Measures: H 13.5 cm Nice ...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Large Ceramic Wood Owl Vase, 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Maroon and black ceramic wood owl, turned white earthenware vase with knife-engraving, oxides, enamel, and glazes, by Pablo Picasso, France, #74/100, 1952. Edition of 100 (Ramié, 134...
Earthenware
Picasso Edition Madoura Turned Pitcher "Owl" 1954
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, FR
Picasso Edition Madoura turned pitcher "Owl" 1954. White earthenware clay, oxyde decoration on white enamel blue. Alain Ramié N°253/500 copies produced. On back "Edition Picasso Madoura...
Ceramic
Pablo Picasso Tall Ceramic Vase "Visage"
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) partially glazed white earthenware, vase with strap handle, 1955. Titled “Visage” Edition: 500, Impressed Edition Picasso and Madoura on the underside as,...
Earthenware
Sold
H 11.5 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
Chouette Femme or Owl Woman Vase by Picasso for Madoura Ceramics, No. 119
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Exceptional white earthenware vase with enrollee and paraffin decoration, black with white enamel, 1951, from the edition of 500, with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' p...
Earthenware
Chouette or Wood Owl by Picasso, Madoura Pottery, Ramie #604
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Madoura white earthenware clay vase with engobe (brown, white) decoration as well as select cuts to the clay. This amazing vase was produced in a limited edition of 250 at Madoura pottery...
Earthenware