Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973), "Oiseau au ver", 1952, white enamelled earthenware ashtray, black oxidised paraffin decoration. Stamped and annotated "Edition Picasso" on the back. Edition of 500. Diam. 15.5 cm, H. 4 cm Condition: wear from use Provenance: Madame Clerc-de Goumoëns Collection Reference number: Bibliography: Alain RAMIE, "Picasso, Catalogue de l'œuvre céramique 1947-1971" by Alain Ramié, Editions Madoura. Similar model reproduced under number 172 and described on page 95 - Ramié 173