Pablo Picasso "Sujet Poule" Ceramic

FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION

This striking ceramic, Sujet Poule (“Hen Subject”), is an original work designed by Pablo Picasso and produced at the renowned Madoura Pottery Studio in Vallauris, France. Rendered in Picasso’s bold and graphic style, the piece showcases a stylized chicken motif, a recurring subject in his ceramics that celebrates rural life, humor, and the simplicity of everyday forms.

Executed in glazed earthenware, the Sujet Poule exemplifies Picasso’s mastery of line and form, transforming a traditional subject into a whimsical yet powerful work of modern art. The contrast of its crisp design against the ceramic’s earthy surface highlights Picasso’s ability to merge ancient craft with avant-garde vision.

Dimension: 6.5 inches x 5.5 inches x 4.5 inches

Condition: Excellent; Very minimal signs of age or handling.

Authentication: Literature: Ramié 250, Provenance: Acquired directly from Madoura Pottery, Vallauris, Thence by descent, Rago Auction 

Picasso’s partnership with the Madoura studio from 1947–1971 produced some of the most sought-after ceramics of the 20th century. Pieces like Sujet Poule embody the wit, warmth, and inventiveness that make his ceramic works so desirable among collectors worldwide.