What is the history behind Pablo Picassos ceramic works?

In 1946, Pablo Picasso visited the Madoura Pottery workshop in Vallauris, France, beginning a prolific period of ceramic creation. His ceramic designs featured bold motifs, bullfighting scenes, faces, and animals, which were later documented in specialized portfolios published during the 1950s.

How were 1950s quadrichrome prints produced?

Quadrichrome printing is a four-colour offset lithographic technique that uses cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks to accurately capture tone and texture. Printed on heavy paper stock, this method allowed precise graphic reproductions of ceramic platters and three-dimensional objects.

How can authentic 1959 Suite Ceramiques prints be identified?

Authentic prints from the 1959 edition were published by Editions Cercle dArt in Paris. Identification relies on precise publication dimensions, quality woven paper, distinct colour registration, and reference back to the original portfolio catalogue.

How can a set of nine art prints be styled in a contemporary interior?

A uniform nine-piece set is suited to a structured three-by-three grid arrangement to create a cohesive focal point. These graphic prints pair effectively with mid-century furniture, natural timber sideboards, and neutral wall tones.

How should vintage paper prints be preserved?

Paper prints should be mounted using acid-free materials and placed behind UV-protective glass to prevent fading and discoloration. Avoid hanging paper artworks in areas with high humidity or direct sunlight exposure.

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Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Name: Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1233230
Price: 2500 GBP
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1940 - 1960

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Description

Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous and complete set of nine quadrichrome colour prints, after Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), depicting celebrated designs from his ceramic works associated with Suite: Céramiques – 1959.

A wonderfully striking collection, the nine individual works reproduce Picasso's distinctive ceramic plate designs, encompassing an extraordinary variety of subjects including owls, birds, stylised human faces, bulls, horses, classical figures and still-life compositions.

Each image possesses the wonderfully spontaneous and unmistakable character associated with Picasso's ceramic output, with strong expressive lines and a particularly attractive palette of cobalt and turquoise blues, earthy browns, terracotta, black, cream and green.

The collection includes some particularly appealing compositions, including the two wide-eyed owls, the wonderfully bold deep cobalt-blue stylised face, the dramatic dark mask-like head, a colourful bird, equestrian and mythological subjects, and Picasso's instantly recognisable treatment of the bull.

The works are quadrichrome prints after Picasso's original ceramic plate designs.

Importantly, the complete collection of nine works has remained together as a set and is beautifully presented within matching glazed frames, allowing them to be hung either individually, in smaller groups, or—as illustrated—as a spectacular nine-piece wall installation.

The relatively compact dimensions of each framed work make the collection particularly versatile, while displaying all nine together creates an exceptionally impressive piece of mid-century-inspired interior decoration.

A superb and increasingly desirable decorative collection after one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century.

Attributes:

Artist: After Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973)

Subject: Designs after Picasso ceramic plates

Suite: Suite: Céramiques – 1959

Medium: Quadrichrome colour prints

Number: Complete set of nine

Presentation: Individually mounted and glazed within matching frames

Circa: 1960-1965

Condition:

All nine pieces are offered in an overall very good, original condition commensurate with age.

Overall Framed Measurements Of Each:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 11.7'' | 29.7 cm

Width: 15.7'' | 39.8 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

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39.8cm (15.67")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

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Description

Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous and complete set of nine quadrichrome colour prints, after Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973), depicting celebrated designs from his ceramic works associated with Suite: Céramiques – 1959.

fig 1. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 1. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

A wonderfully striking collection, the nine individual works reproduce Picasso's distinctive ceramic plate designs, encompassing an extraordinary variety of subjects including owls, birds, stylised human faces, bulls, horses, classical figures and still-life compositions.

fig 2. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 2. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Each image possesses the wonderfully spontaneous and unmistakable character associated with Picasso's ceramic output, with strong expressive lines and a particularly attractive palette of cobalt and turquoise blues, earthy browns, terracotta, black, cream and green.

fig 3. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 3. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

The collection includes some particularly appealing compositions, including the two wide-eyed owls, the wonderfully bold deep cobalt-blue stylised face, the dramatic dark mask-like head, a colourful bird, equestrian and mythological subjects, and Picasso's instantly recognisable treatment of the bull.

fig 4. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 4. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

The works are quadrichrome prints after Picasso's original ceramic plate designs.

Importantly, the complete collection of nine works has remained together as a set and is beautifully presented within matching glazed frames, allowing them to be hung either individually, in smaller groups, or—as illustrated—as a spectacular nine-piece wall installation.

fig 5. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 5. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

The relatively compact dimensions of each framed work make the collection particularly versatile, while displaying all nine together creates an exceptionally impressive piece of mid-century-inspired interior decoration.

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A superb and increasingly desirable decorative collection after one of the most important and influential artists of the 20th century.

Artsonline

fig 6. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 6. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Attributes:

Artist: After Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973)

Subject: Designs after Picasso ceramic plates

Suite: Suite: Céramiques – 1959

Medium: Quadrichrome colour prints

Number: Complete set of nine

Presentation: Individually mounted and glazed within matching frames

fig 7. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 7. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Circa: 1960-1965

Condition:

All nine pieces are offered in an overall very good, original condition commensurate with age.

Overall Framed Measurements Of Each:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 11.7'' | 29.7 cm

fig 8. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 8. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Width: 15.7'' | 39.8 cm

Depth: 0.8'' | 2 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 9. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 9. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 10. A grid of nine framed mid-century prints depicting colourful ceramic plates designed by Pablo Picasso. — fig 10. Complete Set of 9 After Pablo Picasso Quadrichrome Prints Suite Céramiques 1959

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.