Vallauris (A.R. 179)

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Vallauris (A.R. 179) inscribed 'Vallauris' (in reverse; upper centre); dated '10 3 53' (in reverse; lower centre); stamped and marked 'Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de Picasso' (underneath) white earthenware ceramic plate with black oxide and white glaze Diameter: 8 in. (20.3 cm.) Conceived on 10 March 1953 and executed in an edition of 400