Want to Sell Picasso Plates? Our gallery reviews individual Madoura plates, dishes, platters and ceramic services for potential direct purchase. Send photographs for a confidential evaluation of the design, A.R. reference, edition, markings, condition and ownership history.
Picasso Ceramic Plates, Dishes and Platters
Picasso used the plate as both an image surface and a sculptural form. Working with the Madoura pottery in Vallauris, he explored faces, fish, birds, goats and figurative scenes across round, oval and rectangular dishes.
These works span many designs and editions. Similar subjects can appear on different plate shapes or in different colors, so identifying the exact model matters more than the title alone.
Selected Picasso Ceramic Plates
These examples represent individual designs and service pieces. We also review other documented Picasso plates and variants.
Picasso Plate Editions and A.R. References
| Plate design | Reference | Catalogue edition |
|---|---|---|
| Service Poisson, Plate N, 1947 | A.R. 17 | 300 |
| Visage Noir Putoisé, 1948 | A.R. 49 | 200 |
| Colombe sur Lit de Paille, 1949 | A.R. 79 | 300 |
| Tête de Chèvre de Profil, 1952 | A.R. 153 | 100 |
| Visage dans un Ovale, 1955 | A.R. 273 | 100 |
| Jacqueline au Chevalet, 1956 | A.R. 333 | 200 |
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. The catalogue editions above apply to these specific models; markings, publisher’s examples and variants require individual review.
Read the underside markings in context
Photograph all stamps, inscriptions, numbers and labels. Depending on the model, markings may include Madoura Plein Feu, Edition Picasso, Empreinte Originale de Picasso or d’Après Picasso. These are different from a personally applied artist’s signature. A stamp or handwritten number alone cannot establish authenticity.
Materials, dimensions and production
Many Madoura plates use white earthenware with painted slips, oxides, engraving and glaze. Measure the ceramic’s full diameter or length and width, rather than its frame. Form and dimensions vary by model. The catalogue’s conception date identifies the design and may differ from its production date.
Condition and display mounts
Include photographs of the rim, underside and footrim. Disclose chips, cracks, repairs, glaze loss and damage from hangers or adhesives. Firing features and later damage require different assessments. Leave a framed or securely mounted plate in place for initial photographs.
Individual plates and complete services
For a group or service, send an overview and a list of the pieces you own. Each design, marking and condition needs checking; a collection of related fish or face plates does not by itself establish a complete service.
Explore our Picasso ceramics guide for more about Madoura editions.
How Much Is My Picasso Plate Worth?
Value depends on the exact design, edition, decoration, condition and provenance. A large platter or low edition number does not automatically establish a higher value. Visit our Picasso value guide or send photographs for an individual evaluation.
How to Sell Your Picasso Plate
- Send photographs and measurements. Include the front, accessible underside, markings, edges and any damage. 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 plate fits our current acquisitions, we can discuss an offer and practical arrangements for completing the sale.
You do not need the title or A.R. number to begin. Phone photographs and the information you already have are enough for an initial inquiry.
Picasso Plate FAQs
Can I sell one plate from a Picasso service?
Yes. We review individual service pieces as well as groups and complete sets. Send photographs even if you do not know which service the plate belongs to.
Were all Picasso plates personally painted by Picasso?
No. Authorized Madoura editions were produced by the workshop after Picasso’s designs. An editioned plate should not automatically be described as a unique, personally painted work.
Does “d’Après Picasso” mean my plate is a modern copy?
Not necessarily. That marking appears on documented Madoura editions. The form, decoration, other markings and catalogue information must be assessed together.
Can I submit a chipped or restored plate?
Yes. Include clear photographs and any repair records. Condition affects the evaluation but does not automatically prevent consideration.
Have a Picasso Plate to Sell?
Send photographs for a confidential gallery evaluation and consideration for direct purchase.