PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) & ATELIER MADOURA - FORMER COLLECTION YVAN OREGGIA (B. 1936) - DECORATOR AT ATELIER MADOURA Corrida sur fond noir, the model created on [September 25, 1953]. Oblong dish. Authentic replica; from the limited edition of 500, all made at the Madoura workshop. Proof in white earthenware, engobe decoration, knife-engraved underglaze; blue, green, red, white, black background. Bears the date 25.953 in white enamel on the marli. Stamped Édition PICASSO and MADOURA Plein Feu and Édition PICASSO in brush on reverse. Length: 39cm - Width: 32cm Provenance: Yvan Oreggia - Yvan Oreggia (b. 1936), decorator at Atelier Madoura). - Private collection, South of France. Acquired from previous owner. Bibliography: Alain Ramié - Picasso, catalog de l'œuvre céramique édité 1947-1971 - Éditions Madoura, 1988. Identical model reproduced on page 108 under catalog no. 198.