p>This remarkable rectangular dish is the stunning companion to Bright Owl, a magnificent ceramic that recently sold at Sotheby's London for £62,500. Displayed as a set, Bright Owl and Mat Owl perfectly complement one another, playing off of each other's subtle tonal and textural differences. Mat Owl's matte surface and softer coloration set it apart from Bright Owl's glazed surface and bolder coloration. With its seamless matte finish and striking graphic sensibilities, Mat Owl is one of Picasso's most magnificent ceramics. It is incredibly rendered and detailed with expressive strokes characterizing its lush feathers and patterning. The image of the owl takes up the entirety of the dish, as it sits perched against a whimsical background of brick red and blue stars.

Created in 1955, this rectangular dish of white earthenware clay with decoration in engobes (black, white, blue) engraved by knife with glaze underside is from the edition of 450. This work is stamped with the 'MADOURA PLEIN FEU' and 'EDITION PICASSO' pottery stamps on the bottom.
Catalogue Raisonné & COA:

This work is fully documented and referenced in the below catalogue raisonnés and texts (copies will be enclosed as added documentation with the invoices accompanying the final sale of the work):

1. Listed and illustrated in the following: Ramié, Alain. Picasso Catalogue of the edited ceramic works 1947-1971. Madoura: 1988.
2. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this work.