Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), Joueur de flûte. Photo: Bonhams.

stamped 'Madoura Plein Feu/ Empreinte originale de Picasso' (underneath), glazed ceramic plate, 25cm (9 13/16in) diameter. Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€3,600 - 6,100)

Conceived in 1956 and executed in an edition of 40.

LITERATURE: A. Ramié, Picasso, Catalogue of the Edited Ceramic Works 1947-1971, Madoura, 1988, p. 73, no. 126 (another version illustrated).

Bonhams. IMPRESSIONIST AND MODERN ART. 4 Feb 2014, London, New Bond Street - www.bonhams.com