Ceramic Pitcher Jug – Picasso-Inspired - Hand Painted Blue & Turquoise
Ceramic Pitcher Jug – Picasso-Inspired - Hand Painted Blue & Turquoise
A striking Picasso-inspired ceramic face pitcher, hand-painted in layered cobalt blues and sea-glass turquoise with sculpted, raised detailing that forms a playful cubist profile. The elegant loop handle and softly flared rim give it a classic pitcher silhouette, while the expressive face makes it a standout piece for shelves, sideboards, or open kitchen display.
Perfect as a statement vase, a sculptural decorative object, or a conversation-starting addition to a mid-century modern / eclectic interior.
Details:
Type: Decorative ceramic pitcher / jug (Picasso-style face)
Height: 26cm (approx.)
Colour: Blue, turquoise, cream/white
Markings: Base marked “FOREIGN 54/19”
Era: Likely Late 20th century (style piece)
Condition: Good vintage condition overall. Minor kiln/handmade imperfections consistent with production. Please review photos closely for surface detail.
Origin: Europe
Time Period: Late 20th century (c. 1970s–1990s)
Historical Context
Historical Context
After WWII, Pablo Picasso worked extensively in ceramics at Vallauris (from 1947), popularising playful forms faces, owls, fish, bulls, often with bold brushwork and graphic outlines. That look rapidly influenced French Riviera / Vallauris-area studios, and Mediterranean & tourist-market ceramics (Spain/Portugal/Italy), plus later studio pottery worldwide.
By the late 20th century (c. 1970s–1990s), “Picasso-style” face jugs became a widely collected decorative genre: expressive, hand-painted, and made for interiors rather than for strict functional service.
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