PABLO PICASSO (1881–1973) Three round medallions strung together as a necklace by a cord Red earthenware, one with white highlights Intaglio stamps ‘Madoura Original Picasso Imprint’ on the reverse - Bird in profile, 1949 - Diameter (irregular): 4 cm - Bullfighter and bull, 1949 - Diameter (irregular): 3.9 cm - Woman’s face, 1949 - Diameter (irregular): 3.5 cm A set of three red terracotta medallions, one with white stripes Stamped on the reverse “Madoura Empreinte originale de Picasso” - Bird in profile, 1949 - Diameter (irregular): 1 5/8 in. - Bullfighter and bull, 1949 - Diameter (irregular): 1 1/2 in. - Woman’s face, 1949 - Diameter (irregular): 1 3/8 in. Provenance Private collection Bibliography Alain Ramié, Picasso, catalogue of Published Ceramic Works, 1947–1971, Madoura, 1988; medallions to be compared with the following references: Bird in profile: no. 91, page 56 Picador and bull: no. 93, page 56 Woman’s face: no. 92, page 56