Want to Sell Picasso Plaques? Our gallery reviews Madoura ceramic plaques, including portraits, masks and figurative designs, for potential direct purchase. Send photographs for a confidential evaluation of the model, A.R. reference, edition, markings, condition and ownership history.
Picasso Ceramic Plaques and Madoura Wall Plaques
Picasso’s plaques bring drawing, relief and ceramic decoration together on flat or curved clay surfaces. They include small convex wall plaques, square mask designs and rectangular terracotta portraits. These are different models with separate edition histories, rather than one uniform series.
Some designs have the bold lines associated with Picasso’s linocuts, but the finished objects are ceramics. Identifying the clay, form, decoration and reverse markings helps distinguish a documented Madoura edition from a later decorative reproduction.
Selected Picasso Ceramic Plaques
These six examples show different plaque formats and subjects. We also review other documented Picasso plaques and variants.
Picasso Plaque Editions and A.R. References
| Plaque design | Reference | Edition size |
|---|---|---|
| Masque (Mask), 1956 | A.R. 311 | 250 |
| Plongeurs (Divers), 1956 | A.R. 377 | 500 |
| Profil de Jacqueline, 1956 | A.R. 383 | 500 |
| Grande Tête de Femme au Chapeau Orné, 1964 | A.R. 518 | 50 |
| Tête de Femme à la Couronne de Fleurs, 1964 | A.R. 522 | 100 |
| Petit Buste de Femme, 1964 | A.R. 523 | 100 |
An A.R. number identifies a design in Alain Ramié’s catalogue of Picasso’s edited ceramics. It is different from an individual edition number such as 25/100. The references above apply to these specific models; related titles and color variants need separate checking.
Marks and inscriptions on the reverse
Documented plaques may carry Madoura Plein Feu, Empreinte Originale de Picasso or Edition Picasso markings, depending on the model. These workshop and edition marks are different from a personally applied artist’s signature. No single stamp establishes authenticity by itself.
Materials, dimensions and production
Picasso plaques include white earthenware and red terracotta, with painted slips, impressed or engraved designs and varying glaze finishes. Record height, width and thickness, or diameter for round examples. Dimensions vary by model. The catalogue’s conception date identifies the design and may differ from the production date.
Condition and mounting
Include photographs of the edges, corners, reverse and any mounting hardware. Disclose chips, cracks, repairs, glaze loss and adhesives. Firing features and later damage require different assessments. Leave a framed or mounted plaque in place for initial photographs if removing it could disturb the ceramic.
See our Picasso ceramics guide for more about Madoura editions and identification.
How Much Is My Picasso Plaque Worth?
Value depends on the exact design, edition, condition and provenance. A larger plaque or smaller edition does not automatically establish a higher value. Visit our Picasso value guide or send photographs for an individual evaluation.
How to Sell Your Picasso Plaque
- Send photographs and measurements. Include the front, accessible reverse, edges, stamps and edition markings. Add invoices, gallery labels or earlier descriptions if available.
- Receive a gallery review. We research the model, catalogue reference, edition and supporting records, then explain whether further examination is needed.
- Discuss a potential purchase. If the plaque fits our current acquisitions, we can discuss an offer and arrangements for completing the sale.
You do not need to know the title or A.R. number before contacting us. Phone photographs and the information you already have are enough to begin an inquiry.
Picasso Plaque FAQs
Is my Picasso plaque a ceramic or a linocut?
A work made in fired clay is a ceramic, even when its design relates to linoleum engraving or resembles a work on paper. Photographs of the edges and reverse help establish the object’s construction.
Does every original plaque have a handwritten signature?
No. Many authorized Madoura editions are identified through workshop stamps, inscriptions and edition markings. They should be compared with the specifications for that particular model.
Can I sell a framed or restored plaque?
Yes, you can submit it for review. Photograph the frame or mount and disclose any known repairs. Restoration affects the evaluation but does not automatically prevent consideration.
Do I need a certificate before contacting you?
No. Send whatever documentation you have. An invoice, old gallery label or earlier catalogue description can help us research the piece.
Have a Picasso Plaque to Sell?
Send photographs for a confidential gallery evaluation and consideration for direct purchase.