Grand vase aux femme nues – £600,000
The Sotheby’s sale of the Attenborough collection of Picasso ceramics was led by this large ‘Grand vase aux femme nues’, which was hammered down at £600,000. The price for the 2ft 2in (66.5cm) high vase is a new record for this subject.
Visage plate – £42,000
This glazed ceramic with sand plate entitled ‘Visage’ was made in October 1947 and is unique. It is dated ‘11.10.47.’ and stamped ‘Madoura plein feu’ on the reverse. It sold at £42,000.
Taureau pitcher – £125,000
This ‘Taureau’ or bull pitcher, 1955, is numbered 4/100 and carries the stamps 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura'. It sold at £125,000. It has previously been on display in museums in Leicester and Manchester, on loan from the Attenborough collection.
Tripode vase – £170,000
Picasso’s ‘Tripode’, a large vase made in 1951 and numbered 53/75, is glazed and painted. It comes with the ‘Edition Picasso’ and ‘Madoura’ stamps. It sold at £170,000.
Gros oiseau vert – £140,000
This large vase ‘Gros oiseau vert’ was made in 1960 and is numbered 17/25. Measuring 22.5in (57cm) high, it is marked with the ‘Madoura’ and ‘Edition Picasso’ stamps. It was hammered down at £140,000.
Aztèque aux quatre visages – £110,000
This Aztec styled vase sold at £110,000. Numbered 6/100, ‘Aztèque aux quatre visages’ has the ‘Edition Picasso’ and ‘Madoura’ stamps and measures 20in (50cm) high.
