Wednesday, June 24, 2009

I'm trying to establish the provenance of an ORIGINAL Picasso ceramic


I believe my plate to be an 'original' Picasso ceramic - that is, not an edition piece or a modified edition piece. I am interested in any advice or comments on the plate’s artwork or history that may assist in establishing its credible attribution and authentication.

The image depicts a knight, whom I think is the Arthurian hero Percival, and his mount.

The ceramic itself is a shallow press-moulded white earthenware bowl, painted with oxides, slip and coloured glaze on the front and underside.

The plate’s diameter is 33cm and its height is 4.5cm. It is unsigned and undated, which is usual for original Picasso ceramics. There is however a large incision on the underside which appears to be “V I V Λ O I”.

Please comment below or contact me by emailing me at picassopronenance@gmail.com