Pablo Picasso, ceramic vase

Updated October 28, 2026

Title: Two-Handled Vase with a Cubist Face in Blue, Ochre, and Cream Technique: Ceramic vase Measures: 8 x 9 inches (20.3 x 22.9 cm) Year: Undated Condition: Appears in generally good visual condition based on the photographs supplied, with clear, well-preserved painted decoration and a matte to slightly satin surface showing visible brushwork and fine texture. No significant chips, cracks, or losses are apparent in the available images. Minor surface irregularities, small specks, light handling marks, and age-related wear may be present, particularly at the rim, handles, and base. Condition is described from the photographs supplied. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description. Provenance: Private Collection Visual Description: A rounded, globular vase with a flared neck and two looped handles, its body treated as a single expressive face that wraps around the vessel. The neck is painted in warm ochre and marigold with bold vertical black stripes, and the handles are banded in black and ochre like coiled ropes. On the front, a large face is built from flat, interlocking planes of cornflower blue, sky blue, turquoise, terracotta, and cream, outlined in thick black brushstrokes. Heavy brown and black brows arch over two wide, staring eyes with concentric blue and brown irises, set slightly askew. A long turquoise nose descends to a blue mouth and chin, while a pink-terracotta ear curls at right and a turquoise ear-like form appears at left. A golden yellow disc sits at the top of the forehead like a jewel or sun, framed by a blue crescent. Around the sides, concentric black, white, and ochre circles near the handles echo the eyes and suggest a second, profile view of the face, with further blue and black brushwork continuing toward the back. The fusion of frontal and profile views, the simplified features, and the bold, graphic decoration reflect the visual language of mid-twentieth-century modernist ceramics and Cubist-derived portraiture. This composition reflects stylistic elements commonly associated with major figures in modern and contemporary art. For additional information regarding certification, provenance, or any inquiries about this piece or other items, please don't hesitate to contact us through the HiBid platform. A secondary market exists for uncatalogued artworks like this one, which often results in lower estimated and sale prices compared to catalogued artist works. If you have any specific questions or require further assistance in understanding the value, context, or details of this artwork, we are here to help and provide any additional information you may need.

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