A ceramic vase. Signed and attr. Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) with base bearing the marking Poincon original de Picasso on the underside. 12 x 11 cm (4.7 x 4.3 in.), 1203 grams. Works from later editions, AR 613 to 633, often bear the marking Poinçon original de Picasso on their underside. The Poinçon is a punch stamp that Picasso made by engraving into linoleum, with several different designs. Each Poinçon was applied to the fresh clay or terracotta plaques or tiles. The artist made his last edition in 1971. PROVENANCE: Private European estate

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