PABLO PICASSO CORRIDA SUR FOND NOIR, 1953 (A. R. 198),Incised with Edition Picasso and Madoura marks to base. Terre de faïence platter glazed in colors, 1953, from the edition of 500. - 15 1/8" in length. Estimate $7,500-9,500
Provenance: Direct descent through family of Jane Marcella Ferguson, wife of American artist Myer Abel (1904-1946).
No signs of restoration. Loss to glaze to one end of the platter, one measuring 4 1/4", a second measuring 1" and a third measuring 1/2". Two areas of loss to glaze upper edge 1" and 1/4". One very small loss to glaze to right end of platter, measuring 1/16". A series of small scratches to front of platter above the date. Three footmarks to base, all having wear to glaze.
