Pablo Picasso's ceramics have become highly collectible in recent years, with some pieces fetching millions of dollars at auction. While many of his pieces are unique, one-of-a-kind works, Picasso also created a number of editioned ceramics, which were produced in limited runs and are highly desirable among collectors. Here is a closer look at some of Picasso's most desirable editioned ceramics and their prices:
1. "Femme au Tambourin" (1955) This striking ceramic plate features a stylized image of a woman playing a tambourine, rendered in Picasso's distinctive style. The plate is part of an edition of 500, and is highly sought-after by collectors. In 2017, a version of the plate sold for over $54,000 at auction.
2. "Visage aux Cheveux Flottants" (1956) This whimsical ceramic plate features a face with flowing hair, rendered in Picasso's playful and cartoonish style. It is part of an edition of 100, and is highly prized by collectors. In 2019, a version of the plate sold for over $48,000 at auction.
3. "Poisson" (1955) This charming ceramic fish sculpture is part of an edition of 400, and is one of Picasso's most recognizable ceramic designs. The fish is rendered in bright colors, with a playful and stylized form. In 2018, a version of the sculpture sold for over $81,000 at auction.
4. "Tête de Femme" (1956) This elegant ceramic vase features the image of a woman's head, rendered in Picasso's signature style. The vase is part of an edition of 100, and is highly sought-after by collectors. In 2016, a version of the vase sold for over $74,000 at auction.
5. "Chouette" (1956) This charming ceramic owl sculpture is part of an edition of 500, and is one of Picasso's most iconic ceramic designs. The owl is rendered in bright colors, with a playful and stylized form. In 2017, a version of the sculpture sold for over $95,000 at auction. View our collection of Pablo Picasso owls.
6. "Vase Visage aux Mains" (1956) This striking ceramic vase features a face with hands, rendered in Picasso's distinctive style. The vase is part of an edition of 100, and is highly prized by collectors. In 2018, a version of the vase sold for over $115,000 at auction.
7. "Picador et Taureau" (1957) This large ceramic platter features the image of a bullfighting scene, rendered in Picasso's distinctive style. The platter is part of an edition of 100, and is one of Picasso's most coveted ceramic designs. In 2013, a version of the platter sold for over $1 million at auction, making it one of the most expensive pieces of Picasso's ceramics ever sold.
8. "Couple de Chevaux" (1950) This dynamic ceramic sculpture features a pair of horses, rendered in Picasso's playful and stylized style. The sculpture is part of an edition of 100, and is highly sought-after by collectors. In 2015, a version of the sculpture sold for over $230,000 at auction.
9. "Vase Femme au Soleil" (1956) This elegant ceramic vase features the image of a woman with a sun behind her, rendered in Picasso's signature style. The vase is part of an edition of 100, and is highly prized by collectors. In 2014, a version of the vase sold for over $102,000 at auction.
