2023 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death. Throughout the year, museums and cultural institutions worldwide are paying homage to the esteemed painter-printmaker’s legacy with exhibitions tracing the development of his varied oeuvre. This spring, Sotheby’s London will join in celebrating Picasso’s genius with a singular Important Picasso Ceramics auction. Open for bidding from 14-21 April, the forthcoming sale will include a diverse selection of the fanciful ceramics he created at the Madoura Pottery in Vallauris, alongside his sought-after silver and gold editions.

Consignments are still being accepted for this auction. Please contact the Prints Department for a complimentary valuation at no obligation.

Illustrated:

Pablo Picasso

Chouette aux plumes (A. R. 122)

Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000

Sold for: £27,720

For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:

+44 207 293 5000 

enquiries@sothebys.com

For sale enquiries please contact:

Yessica Marks

Director

Head of Department EMEA

Prints

+44 20 7293 5212

YESSICA.MARKS@SOTHEBYS.COM

Charlotte North

Director

Head of Sales

Prints

+44 20 7293 5768

CHARLOTTE.NORTH@SOTHEBYS.COM

Jennifer Strotz

Specialist

Prints

+ 44 207 293 6354

JENNIFER.STROTZ@SOTHEBYS.COM

 Julia Paeslack

Junior Cataloguer

Prints

+44 20 7293 5668

JULIA.PAESLACK@SOTHEBYS.COM

Angela Pippo

Pre-Sale Coordinator

Prints

+44 20 7293 5276

ANGELA.PIPPO@SOTHEBYS.COM