Céramiques De Picasso - Albert Skira 1948 - Numbered Copy 27/248 - Complete With 18 Plates

Beautiful original 1948 edition devoted to Pablo Picasso's first ceramics.

- Title: Céramiques de Picasso

- Publisher: Albert Skira, Paris / Geneva, 1948

- Text: Suzanne and Georges Ramié

- Edition : Hand-numbered copy 27/248 (limited edition)

- Format : In-folio (approx. 38 × 28 cm), soft cover illustrated with an original lithograph by Picasso

Complete contents:

- Photographic portrait of Picasso in Vallauris

- Introductory text by Suzanne and Georges Ramié

- 18 color laminated (tipped-in) plates, very fine quality reproductions of ceramics from the Madoura/Vallauris period (1946-1948)

Condition:

Good overall condition for a 78-year-old book.

- Paper slightly yellowed, consistent with age.

- One edge slightly damaged (see photos).

- Cover with Picasso's lithographed drawing well present.

- All 18 plates are present, in good condition, bright colors and well fixed.

This reference work is highly sought-after by collectors of Picasso and 20th-century art books. The lithographed cover and contour-cut plates offer an exceptional rendering

Carefully packaged, secure delivery (registered with insurance and tracking).