PABLO PICASSO (1881–1973) FOUR INTERLACED PROFILES A.R. 87 White earthenware plate, decorated with a blue glazed design of four interlaced faces in profile. The reverse features a sinuous abstract design in blue glaze. Signed with the stamps “Madoura plein feu” and “Empreinte originale de Picasso” on the reverse. The design was created in 1949. This work is part of an edition of 25. (Minor damage to the reverse) Diam. 27 cm A white earthenware ceramic plate with coloured engobe and glaze. Stamped. (Minor damage to the reverse). 10 5/8 in. The work has been submitted to the Madoura Committee. PROVENANCE: Collection of Mr D., Paris BIBLIOGRAPHY: Alain Ramié, “Picasso, catalogue of ceramic works published 1947–1971”, Éditions Madoura, 1988; another example is reproduced under no. 87, p. 55